Axolotls have become especially prevalent in youth culture, partly because younger people find them "incredibly cute," Monaghan says. "They're pink, they have feathers," but aren't birds.

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 ...

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 ...

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 popularity of axolotls as pets has increased dramatically in recent years, thanks to social media and Minecraft. Does that necessarily make them easy to keep though? Here's our complete guide to ...

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The axolotl, Mexico's adorable salamander known for its baby-like features and remarkable healing abilities, is racing against time. "In 1998, there were 6,000 axolotls per square kilometer," says ...

The Buffalo Zoo recently welcomed two new axolotls, Alfredo (pictured) and Pesto! You can say hello to them, as well as current resident Axle (also pictured), in the Diversity of Life exhibit near ...