In ancient Aztec tongue, the name 'Axolotl' translates to "water monster," and just as their name suggests, these creatures live their entire lives underwater using these adorable feather gills to ...

There’s no denying the popularity of leucistic axolotls in the world of aquarium-keeping. With their pale bodies and ...

“The axolotl is an animal that is physically impressive, those huge gills that have to be used to breathe resemble a famous plume of our ancient Mexica. To see an axolotl is to see a Mexican one ...

"These are gills," said Yu Mori, head of the reptile department. “They are used for branchial respiration, even after it grows into an adult.” The axolotl is a member of a family of newts ...

Axolotl attracted international attention after ... They breathe through their gills and skin, which allows them to adapt to its aquatic environment. They can regenerate parts of their heart ...