Articles

Mexico City’s endangered axolotl has found fame—is that enough to save it?

A unique cast of people is racing to save the quirky salamander, but experts warn that what’s really needed is habitat restoration.

By Tina Deines

Protecting Mexico’s Iconic Salamander Means Saving one of the Country’s Most Important Wetlands

Lake Xochimilco’s canals and island farms, on the southern tip of Mexico City, are on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. They are also imperiled by overdevelopment, pollution and climate.

By Myriam Vidal

Here’s Why Axolotls Are Endangered

Axolotls Could Change the Future of Regenerative Medicine, but They’re Endangered

By Eva Hagan