The axolotl is an unusual creature that you won’t find in the pet shop, but these Mexican amphibians can be considered unique companions. Learn everything you need to know about this quirky salamander ...

Erie County has had its fair share of unique creatures making their way into Lake Erie and its tributaries. A suspected alligator was spotted swimming in Lake Erie last year, while a fresh-water ...

Axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum) are a critically endangered species of salamander. The species has only one natural habitat remaining, a series of canals in Mexico City, and only 50 to 1,000 axolotls ...

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Legend has it the axolotl was not always an amphibian. Long before it became Mexico’s most beloved salamander and efforts to prevent its extinction flourished, it was a sneaky god. “It’s an ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. This frilly-gilled amphibian never leaves its tadpole stage ...