Why are axolotls suddenly so popular—and going extinct at the same time?

You may have seen axolotls—an amphibian in the salamander family with a permanent smile and pink, feathery gills—in a pet ...
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Axolotls raised in captivity can survive in the wild

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What It Takes to Save the Axolotl

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 ...
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SeaWorld reopens aquarium, with endangered axolotl, camouflaged wobbegong shark

SeaWorld San Diego will reopen its Bayside Aquarium on Friday, letting park visitors experience a variety of endangered and vulnerable species up close, it was announced Tuesday. Formerly known as the ...
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What Are the Rarest Axolotl Morphs?

There’s no denying the popularity of leucistic axolotls in the world of aquarium-keeping. With their pale bodies and perpetual smiles framed by fluffy pink gills, they’re a favorite amongst seasoned ...
NPR

To save axolotls, a campaign in Mexico asks people to virtually adopt them

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 ...
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Axolotl skin mucus as a potential weapon against multi-resistant bacteria and cancer

Axolotls are known for their ability to regrow limbs, organs and even parts of the brain and heart. But the tailed amphibian with the scientific name Ambystoma mexicanum can do even more. Its mucous ...
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Axolotl Fact Sheet

The axolotl is a type of salamander. It has a long tail, flat head, and four lizard-like limbs, which it uses to move around the lake floor. But unlike other salamanders, axolotls are neotenic, ...
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Axolotl mucus peptides attack breast cancer cells and MRSA

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How axolotls rely on their 'fight or flight' network to regenerate body parts

In a paper published in the journal Cell, researchers documented how this body-wide response in axolotl salamanders is triggered by the sympathetic nervous system—the iconic "fight or flight" network.
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It seems like everyone wants an axolotl since the salamander was added to Minecraft

The axolotl, with its permanent grin and youthful-looking body, has captured hearts thanks to TikTok and the popular video game Minecraft, which added the salamander to its universe in 2021. More and ...