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On the outskirts of Mexico City, biologists are working to reintroduce a treasured amphibian to the wild. But first they must revive an ancient method of farming. Credit... Supported by By Jennie Erin ...

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 ...

axolotls are critically endangered. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, these aquatic monsters—a national symbol that features on Mexico’s 50 peso bills, and which were once ...

Scientist Dr. Randal Voss gets the occasional reminder that he’s working with a kind of superstar. When he does outreach events with his laboratory, he encounters people who are keen to meet his ...

Axolotls are quite rare in the real world as well as Minecraft. The passive aquatic mob instantly became a fan-favorite when ...

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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with scientist Alejandra Ramos, who just led a study about axolotls born in captivity who were released into the wild and survived. We've got some good news for axolotls. Those ...

Despite their never-ceasing grins, axolotls have been at risk of extinction for years. Over two decades ago, there were about 6,000 of these tiny salamanders for every square kilometer in Lake ...

If you're Mexican or you love the culture of the Aztec country, you probably know about a very famous figure, considered a ...

This week, a potential stem cell treatment for a genetic skin condition, and the disappearing axolotl. Your browser does not support the audio element. Welcome back ...