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 …

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.

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 …

Dec 31, 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.

The axolotl (ACK-suh-LAH-tuhl) is the Peter Pan of salamanders. While most amphibians grow out of their aquatic phase to begin their lives on land, the axolotl largely retains its larval …

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 …

Sep 18, 2025 · Looking to learn about the axolotl? You'll learn 68 axolotl facts, including: habitat, external gills, lifespan, pet care, range, and nearly eternal youth.

The axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a paedomorphic salamander related to the Tiger salamander. Axolotls are unusual among amphibians in that they reach adulthood without …

Feb 5, 2025 · The axolotl, whose name comes from the Nahuatl language, is a very culturally significant animal and seen as a representation of renovation, regeneration, and the cycle of …