The story begins with the Aztec God of death and lightning, the Xolotl. As legends have it, he was a monstrous dog that guarded the sun god and ushered souls to the underworld every night.

Using environmental DNA analysis and traditional fishing techniques, researchers are seeking answers about the current ...

An interview with Laura Muzinic, MSc, Associate Director of the Ambystoma Genetic Stock Center Since 1969, the National Science Foundation has continuously funded the AGSC, formerly known as the ...

While keeping two axolotls together isn’t recommended for the faint of heart, it’s possible with some research and planning.

A museum and conservation centre dedicated to Mexico’s critically endangered axolotl salamander is highlighting the amphibian’s remarkable story that has captured the attention of scientists ...

Axolotls are a type of salamander that have been capturing the hearts of many pet owners for years. With youthful appearances and goofy smiles, they are more and more in demand as pets. But is it a ...

MEXICO CITY — Legend has it the axolotl was not always an amphibian. Long before it became Mexico’s most beloved salamander and efforts to prevent its extinction flourished, it was a sneaky god.