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 ...

In the muddy waters of Mexican lakes, birds prey on axolotls by clamping their sharp teeth around the salamanders’ limbs and snapping them off. But, unlike humans who can’t regrow missing limbs, ...

Curious about the Mexican axolotl? The axolotl is more than just one of the world’s most unusual animals — it’s a living emblem of Mesoamerican myth, resilience, and the fragile beauty of Mexico’s ...