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

Nov 21, 2025 · Axolotl, salamander of the family Ambystomatidae, notable for its permanent retention of larval features, such as external gills. It is found in Xochimilco Lake, within Mexico …

Sep 10, 2010 · What is an axolotl? According to legend, the axolotl is the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Xolotl, who disguised himself as a salamander to avoid being sacrificed.

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 …

The axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a paedomorphic salamander related to the Tiger salamander. Axolotls are unusual among amphibians in that they reach adulthood without …

Axolotls are friendly-faced salamanders that stay in their ‘tadpole’ form forever. While we prize them for their looks and amazing regeneration abilities, in their native Mexico, wild axolotls are …

Jun 19, 2025 · The only aquatic creature cuter than a sea turtle is an axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum). These adorable amphibians have feathery gills and a flattened head — they are …

Feb 5, 2025 · The axolotl, whose name comes from the Nahuatl language, is a very culturally significant animal and seen as a representation of renovation, regeneration, and the cycle of …

Jun 17, 2024 · Among the first modern zoo animals, 34 axolotls were brought from Mexico (along with three deer and three wild dogs) to the "Jardin zoologique d'acclimatation" in Paris in 1864. …

Jun 4, 2025 · This comprehensive guide delves into the world of the axolotl—from its physical traits and axolotl diet, to its surprising behaviors, fascinating axolotl facts, and how to build the …