According to Montero, the myth implies that, after a god’s passing, its essence gets imprisoned in a mundane creature, ...

The axolotl is not just an amphibian in Mexico; it's a figure deeply rooted in Nahuatl mythology, associated with the god ...

The term “walking fish” is somewhat of a misnomer, as the axolotl is not actually a fish. It is an amphibian, part of the group of animals that traditionally includes frogs, toads, and salamanders.

Would you give up your sense of smell to keep your hair? What about your phone? A 2022 US study compared smell to other senses (sight and hearing) and personally prized commodities (including money, a ...

While their relatives metamorphose into terrestrial adults, axolotls remain aquatic and gilled, maintaining a juvenile appearance even as they become sexually mature. In their native habitat, this ...