Our passion for these cute-looking salamanders means they are everywhere – except in the wild, where the species is under increasing threat ...

Vancouver Aquarium is expanding its focus on one of the world's most unusual amphibians with the launch of "Amazing Axolotls!

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 ...

A tiny creature with frilly gills, a polite smile and glowing green skin just gave scientists a major clue to solve one of biology’s biggest mysteries: limb regeneration. Aquatic salamanders called ...

Axolotls, with their signature smiles and pink gills, are the celebrities of the salamander world. But they are more than just cute: They might also hold the secret to regenerating human limbs. Among ...

Apparently, axolotls are capable of far more than just regenerating lost limbs. In fact, these amphibians appear to be able to stop aging completely, putting a pause on their biological clocks. This ...

Hierarchical communication between cells with distinct positional memories orchestrates the regeneration of missing limb structures in axolotls.

Axolotls have terrible eyesight. Nocturnal and sensitive to light, the Mexican salamander relies largely on smell and water movement to hunt in the wild. It's ironic, then, that these little critters ...

The axolotl, a type of salamander that stays in the tadpole form throughout its life, is a master of regeneration. Axolotls have been observed to regrow several body parts, including limbs, eyes, and ...

Can’t get behind the Year of the Snake? Maybe you need an axolotl. Characterized in the popular video games “Minecraft” and “Pokemon,” axolotls are aquatic salamanders with unique and, well, adorable ...

From arms to tails, some creatures can literally heal themselves in ways humans cannot. Here are five fascinating examples.