The axolotl (/ ˈæksəlɒtəl / ⓘ; from Classical Nahuatl: āxōlōtl [aːˈʃoːloːtɬ] ⓘ) (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a paedomorphic salamander, one that matures without undergoing …

Oct 2, 2025 · axolotl, (Ambystoma mexicanum), salamander of the family Ambystomatidae (order Caudata), notable for its permanent retention of larval features, such as external gills. The …

Oct 2, 2025 · Keeping an Axolotl as a pet is one of the most unique and enjoyable adventures an aquarist can embark on. Learn why, and how to care for them.

Sep 10, 2010 · What is an axolotl? According to legend, the axolotl is the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Xolotl, who disguised himself as a salamander to avoid being sacrificed.

The axolotl, Ambystoma mexicanum, is a type of salamander that doesn’t go through metamorphosis. Salamanders are amphibians that, like frogs and newts, start off living in the …

Mar 9, 2022 · What is an axolotl? The axolotl is a species of salamander. Salamanders are a type of amphibian, which is the group that also includes newts, frogs and toads. Amphibians need …

Jun 17, 2024 · The axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) fell into mythology centuries ago; the Aztecs believed that the first axolotl appeared in the lake system around modern day Mexico City …

Shrouded in mystery, and defying typical biological laws like metamorphosis, the axolotl (pronounced AX-oh-lot-ul), a type of salamander, keeps its webbed feet firmly placed in …

Jul 10, 2024 · The axolotl (pronounced ACK-suh-LAH-tuhl) is a species of salamander under the genus Ambystoma (mole salamanders) that inhabits the lakes and wetlands of southern …

Axolotls, friendly-looking salamanders with frilly gills, are dangerously close to disappearing in the wild. Help spread the word about this critically endangered amphibian by sharing these axolotl …