The axolotl is an unusual creature that you won’t find in the pet shop, but these Mexican amphibians can be considered unique companions. Learn everything you need to know about this quirky salamander ...

Axolotls, like this one at Pet Stop, are known for their feathery external gills. Generations of kids have begged for a cat or dog, but these days parents may be asked for an animal they have never ...

Axolotls, often called “water dogs,” are a unique species of salamander gaining popularity among exotic pet enthusiasts. Unlike most amphibians, these creatures retain their larval features throughout ...

Axolotls live a simple life. Unlike other pets with demanding social needs, these amphibians are content to explore their aquarium’s crevices and enjoy the occasional bloodworm treat. They don’t live ...

Axolotls are endangered amphibians that can regrow their body parts. While some people have them as pets, they are found in two lakes in Mexico. Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images Axolotls may look a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An axolotl crawling up to the aquarium pane at the Hamburg animal shelter. While visiting family in Philadelphia, Alejandra Ramos ...

However, axolotls have become popular both as pets and as model organisms in research, so descendants of axolotls collected from Mexico City many years ago can now be found around the world. Axolotls ...