The popular salamanders are nearly extinct in the wild, where they are confined to a small system of canals in Mexico City.

Scientists in Mexico have found that axolotls bred in captivity can survive and thrive in their native habitat—which is great ...

Now, a new study of 18 captive-bred axolotls found that they can survive in some wild wetlands in Mexico. The findings are ...

The findings could aid conservation efforts for the beloved species, which is found in only one Mexico City lake.

SHAPIRO: So this is a big discovery, that captive-raised axolotls can survive in the wild. Will you tell us a little bit more ...

as researchers announced their findings that captive-bred axolotls can survive in the wild. Researchers at the Autonomous ...

Meanwhile, the public understanding of axolotls became detached from their Mexican homeland and the environmental threats to their wild survival, Zambrano said. “We want to create this link ...

The charismatic salamanders known as axolotls can survive in the wild despite being bred in captivity, according to a new study. Kevin Schafer via Getty Images Axolotls, famous for their ...

Captive breeding works for endangered axolotls, according to a new study that is reviving hope that the species can make a comeback.