The axolotl is becoming quite a popular aquarium pet, thanks in large part to keeper videos and articles about this unique-looking and quite rare species. Axolotls in the wild are almost functionally extinct, as Scientific American points out. But in captivity, the axolotl is thriving. Axolotls are actually related to tiger salamanders, but unlike most … Read more
Axolotls are unlike any other salamander species on the planet today. They are a surprisingly recent salamander species that evolved from tiger salamanders. Axolotls are also one of the most critically endangered salamanders on Earth because their natural territory is limited to one lake system in Mexico. So for all intents and purposes, axolotls really … Read more
Axolotls are a unique type of aquatic salamander species that is found in only one place on Earth – Lake Texcoco. As National Geographic explains, Lake Texcoco lies within the complex of canals called Xochimilco located just outside and to the south of Mexico’s capital city, Mexico City. It is important to learn all you … Read more
For many people, the first time they ever see an axolotl is something they will never forget. These salamanders, with their feathery external gills and long tadpole-like tail, don’t even look real. But axolotls are all too real. They are also incredibly unusual animals. As the San Diego Zoo explains, the axolotl stands apart from … Read more
Even just thinking the word cockroach makes many people shudder. There is just something about these small, dark, darting insects that cause most of us to cringe or jump. But to your axolotl, a cockroach isn’t something you see and then run to the phone to call the exterminator. In fact, there are many keepers … Read more
Axolotls are a very rare, beautiful, and unique type of salamander found in Mexico City, Mexico. These endangered salamanders look a lot like tiny colorful dragons, which is just one of the many reasons they are becoming so popular in the pet trade today. Axolotls are a great aquatic pet if you have the time … Read more
