The salamanders have become a pop culture phenomenon, and one named Maxolotl is at the Reptile and Amphibian House.

Axolotls have been known to regrow their jaw, limbs, spine, and parts of their brain. Even more, axolotls can – in some cases – accept organs from other axolotls without major issues.

Axolotls live a simple life. Unlike other pets with demanding social needs, these amphibians are content to explore their ...

One day, your axolotl was a frilly-gilled, smiley-faced aquatic creature. Then seemingly overnight, your axolotl shed its ...

The axolotl is a unique amphibian famous for its ability to regrow lost limbs. This creature lives in water and has feathery ...

The axolotl has the unique ability to regenerate lost limbs and organs, enabling them to stay “young” throughout their lives. Unlike other amphibians, they never outgrow their larval ...

Salamanders are the only terrestrial vertebrates that possess the remarkable ability to regenerate limbs or tails. The vast majority of research on vertebrate regeneration is based on the axolotl ...

For years, axolotls swam in the freshwaters of Lake Chalco and Lake Xochimilco in Mexico. The amphibians, which are part of the salamander family, were so abundant in the area that they even played a ...

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