Axolotls, which breed well in captivity, are popular research subjects in the fields of aging and regenerative medicine. For humans, aging is inevitable. But axolotls, those cute, smiling ...

Scientists think they stay baby-like throughout their lifespans because, unlike other salamander species, the wild axolotl ...

Axolotls are native to Mexico City and live exclusively in two freshwater lakes. They're critically endangered due to habitat loss, with only a handful left in the wild, but they are bred in ...

A note: only axolotls more than six inches long can safely inhabit tanks with sand. If you’re raising a baby axolotl, play it safe and keep the tank’s bottom clear until they’re older.