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, 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.

Shrouded in mystery, and defying typical biological laws like metamorphosis, the axolotl (pronounced AX-oh-lot-ul), a type of salamander, keeps its webbed feet firmly placed in …

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 …

The axolotl, Ambystoma mexicanum, is a type of salamander that doesn’t go through metamorphosis. Salamanders are amphibians that, like frogs and newts, start off living in the …

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

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.

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 …

Sep 6, 2025 · Explore the fascinating story of the axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) — from ancient Aztec mythology and its unique neotenic biology, to its role in regeneration research …