An axolotl (ax-a-lot-l) is a creature with big frilly gills like a lion’s mane, tiny eyes with no eyelids and a mouth in the shape of a smile. They come in lots of colors: pink, black, golden or gray.

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. The Axolotl (pronounced ACK-suh-LAH-tuhl) salamander only lives (in the wild) in one ...

The only aquatic creature cuter than a sea turtle is an axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum). These adorable amphibians have feathery gills and a flattened head — they are just so squishy and cute! Axolotls ...

The post Why Axolotls are Slowly Disappearing appeared first on A-Z Animals. Axolotls are an incredible species, well known for their stylish looks, pretty pink coloring, and ability to regenerate.