Due to recent inclement weather and in response to continued community demand, Winter Fest OC, Southern California's largest winter festival, has announced a special four-day extension, giving guests ...

The animals at the Dallas and Fort Worth zoos are more than cute — they’re built for survival in surprising ways. From penguins crying salt to kangaroos pausing pregnancy, these and other biological ...

Axolotls have terrible eyesight. Nocturnal and sensitive to light, the Mexican salamander relies largely on smell and water movement to hunt in the wild. It's ironic, then, that these little critters ...

The axolotl, a type of salamander that stays in the tadpole form throughout its life, is a master of regeneration. Axolotls have been observed to regrow several body parts, including limbs, eyes, and ...

Erie County has had its fair share of unique creatures making their way into Lake Erie and its tributaries. A suspected alligator was spotted swimming in Lake Erie last year, while a fresh-water ...

An aquatic creature that is extinct in the wild everywhere except Mexico City was discovered in a Pennsylvania waterway. The axolotl was found swimming in Walnut Creek near Lake Erie and brought to a ...

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 ...

Combining the kawaii appearance of a Pokémon character with the real-world appeal of cuddly creatures such as bunnies and kittens, axolotls are the breakout cuties of the past few years. The ...

Lots of 6-year-olds are fans of axolotls, the pink salamanders native to Mexico that have surged in popularity in connection with the “Minecraft” video game. But Marianne Cullen of Springfield is ...

Native to Lake Xochimilco, Mexico, the axolotl is an aquatic salamander known for its feathery gills and endearing smile. Soft, translucent skin, feathery external gills, wide eyes and a gentle smile ...

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