Dossier
axolotl
Coverage of axolotl in the Nexus archive.
- Mexico’s critically endangered axolotl proves an international success
Mexico’s axolotl, a critically endangered species native to highland lakes, faces habitat loss and pollution but thrives in global aquariums and as a popular pet. Legal protections under CITES regulate its trade, while its appeal in media like Minecraft boosts its captive population.
- Dippy the injured axolotl rescued from Welsh river
An injured axolotl named 'Dippy' was rescued from the River Ogmore in Wales by a family who found it under Dipping Bridge. The creature, believed to have been attacked by a predator, is recovering in a fish tank and its progress is being documented on TikTok by 10-year-old Evie Hill.