Scientists have decoded the genome of the axolotl, the Mexican amphibian with a Mona Lisa smile. It has 32 billion base pairs, which makes it 10 times the size of the human genome, and the largest ...

Researchers are studying axolotls -- "small, smiling salamanders" -- in the hopes of learning how humans might one day regrow arms or legs. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News With their goofy grins ...

If you've seen one of those smiling axolotl that look like a Pokémon, you might've thought: 'I gotta catch 'em all." But will Delaware allow you?

The post Why Axolotls are Slowly Disappearing appeared first on A-Z Animals. Axolotls are an incredible species, well known for their stylish looks, pretty pink coloring, and ability to regenerate.

Curious about the Mexican axolotl? The axolotl is more than just an unusual amphibian — it’s a living emblem of Mesoamerican myth, resilience, and the fragile beauty of Mexico’s aquatic heritage.

Our passion for these cute-looking salamanders means they are everywhere – except in the wild, where the species is under increasing threat Axolotls are the new llamas. Which were, of course, the new ...

Axolotls can regrow limbs, organs and even parts of their brain Scientists used lab-engineered glowing axolotls to study how this works A key chemical may help cells 'know' what body part to regrow ...

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 ...