The axolotl has a deeper story: as its presence grows in pop culture, the wild population of only one lake hovers on the ...

Axolotls are peculiar pets known for their frilly gills and cute little smiles. However, these aquatic amphibians are more than just an appealing appearance. Their history, behaviors, and ...

According to Google Trends, searches for axolotls shot up in June 2021 after Minecraft added them to its game. “Nobody knew what an axolotl was in 2020,” Derr said. “Now, everybody knows ...

Alexandra To, a Northeastern assistant professor of computer science, says that axolotls suddenly entered public consciousness with their 2021 appearance in Minecraft—the first video game to ...