While visiting family in Philadelphia, Alejandra Ramos González, an ecologist at the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California in Mexico (UNAM) who studies the amphibians, even gave axolotl talks to ...

The quest to save the axolotl — the frilly faced, critically endangered amphibian whose quirky looks and otherworldly vibe have endeared it to fans globally — centers on a lake in Mexico City. Lake ...

Axolotls can regenerate optic nerves, retinas, and parts of their brain. Provost's Undergraduate Research Award-winner Ted ...

Ari Shapiro has been one of the hosts of All Things Considered, NPR's flagship afternoon newsmagazine, since 2015. He has been a question on Jeopardy and an answer in the New York Times crossword ...

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 an incredible species, well known for their stylish looks, pretty pink coloring, and ability to regenerate. Unfortunately, these remarkable creatures are critically endangered. Scientists ...

Curious about the Mexican axolotl? The axolotl is more than just an unusual amphibian — it’s a living emblem of Mesoamerican myth, resilience, and the fragile beauty of Mexico’s aquatic heritage.

Ten years after a massive dam removal, salmon are returning to the Elwha River. ♪ ♪ [man speaking Spanish] ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ NARRATOR: Mexico City is home to over 20 million people-- a megacity ...

We've got some good news for axolotls. Those are adorable little amphibians with feathery gills and cartoonish smiles. The salamanders were once found in lakes and wetlands throughout central Mexico.