Mexican salamander verges on extinction in wild
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New survey work suggests that fewer than 1,200 Mexican axolotls remain in its last stronghold, the Xochimilco area of central Mexico, reports the BBC.
The axolotl is a type of salamander that uniquely spends its whole life in its larval form. Its odd lifestyle, features and ability to regenerate body parts make it a popular animal for labs, schools and as a pet. But in the wild, the future is bleak for this ‘Peter Pan’ of animals.
-- Deborah Bonello in Mexico City