The axolotl (/ ˈæksəlɒtəl / ⓘ; from Classical Nahuatl: āxōlōtl [aːˈʃoːloːtɬ] ⓘ) (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a species of paedomorphic mole salamander. They mature into the terrestrial …

Dec 29, 2025 · Axolotl, salamander of the family Ambystomatidae, notable for its permanent retention of larval features, such as external gills. It is found in Xochimilco Lake, within Mexico …

Axolotls live in two freshwater lakes in the middle of the largest city in the world: Mexico City. Growing populations of people compete for this freshwater resource, and pollution also …

Sep 10, 2010 · Axolotls are solitary creatures, but they reach sexual maturity at a year old. Their spawning season in the wild is in February. Males seek out females, possibly using …

Jun 18, 2025 · Axolotls are fully aquatic salamanders with the unique ability to regenerate body parts. These animals require a carefully maintained aquatic environment with specific …

Nov 25, 2025 · Large body with wide trunk. Large head with wide-set eyes and feathery external gill branches. Tadpole or eel-like tail. Only found at 3 isolated sites in the southern Mexico …

Axolotls never grow up, but can their abilities be harnessed by humans? Find out what these amphibians eat, where they live, how we can help them and more.

Feb 5, 2025 · Axolotls are nocturnal creatures, burrowing during the day in mud and within plants to hide from potential predators. At night, they eat worms, mollusks, small fish, insect larvae, …

Rare salamander Axolotls are Critically Endangered. They inhabit only two lakes in the entire world. Both are just outside of Mexico City. The ever-growing human population in the area is …

Jun 15, 2023 · Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum): an aquatic salamander. Axolotls measure 6 to 18 inches in length and weigh 2 to 8 ounces. The axolotl is a type of salamander. It has a long …