The axolotl (/ ˈæksəlɒtəl / ⓘ; from Classical Nahuatl: āxōlōtl [aːˈʃoːloːtɬ] ⓘ) (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a species of paedomorphic mole salamander. They mature into the terrestrial …

Dec 29, 2025 · axolotl, (Ambystoma mexicanum), salamander of the family Ambystomatidae (order Caudata), notable for its permanent retention of larval features, such as external gills. …

Axolotls never grow up, but can their abilities be harnessed by humans? Find out what these amphibians eat, where they live, how we can help them and more.

Axolotls live in two freshwater lakes in the middle of the largest city in the world: Mexico City. Growing populations of people compete for this freshwater resource, and pollution also …

Dec 31, 2025 · Axolotls are only found in Mexico. They’re often referred to as Mexican Walking Fish. Unfortunately, these animals have become critically endangered in the wild. They are …

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Oct 24, 2025 · It may seem like axolotls are everywhere right now, but they're disappearing from the wild. Here are 10 axolotl facts, plus how you can help.

Mar 18, 2021 · Native to Lake Xochimilco, its canal systems, and a few neighboring waterways of Mexico City, the axolotl is a neotenic amphibian species closely related to the tiger …

Jun 15, 2023 · Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum): an aquatic salamander. Axolotls measure 6 to 18 inches in length and weigh 2 to 8 ounces. The axolotl is a type of salamander. It has a long …

Feb 5, 2025 · Axolotls have an iconic appearance, largely characterized by the feathery external gills that line their flat heads. They have four limbs but unlike other adult salamanders, their …