On the outskirts of Mexico City, biologists are working to reintroduce a treasured amphibian to the wild. But first they must revive an ancient method of farming. Credit... Supported by By Jennie ...

Despite their never-ceasing grins, axolotls have been at risk of extinction for years. Over two decades ago, there were about 6,000 of these tiny salamanders for every square kilometer in Lake ...

The discovery offers hope for the possibility of re-establishing wild populations. Scientists stunned by species' remarkable ...

These combined threats have devastated axolotl populations. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, there are fewer than 100 adult axolotls left in the wild. The species ...

2D action/adventure platformer game with an Ecological theme. "Saving the Axolotl" is not just a game; it is an emotional adventure that immerses the player in "Cincuenta’s" constant struggle to ...

The quest to save the axolotl — the frilly faced, critically endangered amphibian whose quirky looks and otherworldly vibe have endeared it to fans globally — centers on a lake in Mexico City.

For Ramos, who has been working on this research since 2017, the ability to help save the axolotl goes beyond just science. "For Mexicans, they're part of our culture, they're part of our history.

Amphibians like axolotls are among the most threatened by climate change, but knowing more about what they need to survive in their preferred surroundings can help conservation efforts.

The axolotl reproduces relatively quickly ... or closing canals. “To save the axolote is to save its environment; it’s restoring the water, it’s saving the species the axolote lives with ...

Fortunately, for both axolotls and their fans, a new conservation method shows promise. The possibility is “really, really exciting,” says Alejandra Ramos, an ecologist at Universidad ...

appearing as characters in Minecraft, Fortnite and Pokémon and inspiring a McDonald’s Happy Meal toy. Where the axolotl can barely be found: in its natural habitat in Mexico.

axolotls are critically endangered ... to run campaigns to combat misinformation about the species and to guide conservation, and also to bolster the wild population by releasing reared individuals.