Captive breeding programs can help build back populations for certain species. But it’s key to remove stressors that led to ...

By Shanna Hanbury Critically endangered axolotls that were captive-bred then released into wetlands in Mexico City have ...

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

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

Captive-bred axolotls can adapt to both restored and artificial wetlands, but face dangers from predators and rising ...

Now, the amphibians’ only remaining natural habitat is a series of canals in Lake Xochimilco. The researchers released eight ...

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

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

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with scientist Alejandra Ramos, who just led a study about axolotls born in captivity who were released into the wild and survived.

Introducing captive-bred axolotls to restored and artificial wetlands may be a promising option for the popular pet amphibian.

Paul Starosta via Getty Images The researchers note that the priority for the animal should be improving its natural habitat. Lake Xochimilco has been impacted by years of pollution and ...

Axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum), found only in Lake Xochimilco, are one of the world ... particularly in antiaging animal experimentation and cancer research. “If an axolotl loses an arm ...