You may have come across axolotls – those smiling amphibians with pink, plume-like gills – in pet stores, as plush toys, or even featured in video games. Yet, their growing presence in popular culture ...

The axolotl can grow up to 12 inches and weigh anywhere from three to eight pounds, and its average lifespan in the wild is 10-15 years. Most axolotls are dark brown with some black speckling, but ...

Saving the axolotl But if axolotls are so widely available in both commercial pet stores and laboratory environments, why not simply reintroduce them to the wild? Monaghan says it's not that ...

A Mexican amphibian, the axolotl is believed by many to be the Aztec god of fire and lightning. His name was Xolotl, and he took the form of a salamander to avoid sacrifice. This lore is perpetuated ...

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They're cute and they could get you into a lot of trouble. Axolotl have been rising in popularity in recent years thanks to the amphibious creature's appearances in popular video games and as a plush ...

The clock-drawing test (CDT) is a simple tool used to check for signs of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. It is often used in combination with other screening tests but can provide valuable ...

Last year, it was the axolotl that took pride of place on many products, and the endangered amphibian remains popular. Owls, hedgehogs, foxes and sloths also had recent turns in the spotlight.