The axolotl is native to Mexico and is threatened by pollution, development and climate change. Learn more about it here.

Most wild axolotls are a dark grayish brown. The famous pink axolotls, as well as other color variants such as white, blue, yellow and black, are genetic anomalies that are rare in the wild but ...

Over the years, axolotls have made numerous appearances in popular culture. Toothless, the lovable creature in DreamWorks' 2010 film "How to Train Your Dragon," was partially inspired by an ...