In ancient Aztec tongue, the name 'Axolotl' translates to "water ... that they can regenerate. They can regenerate the front portion of their brain, called the telencephalon.

Legend has it the axolotl was not always an amphibian. Long before it became Mexico’s most beloved salamander and efforts to prevent its extinction flourished, it was a sneaky god.

The axolotl's talent for regeneration gets scientists thinking; dino-era ticks bite; chillin' in a Mars Ice Home; and a mushroom blooms. ByLori Cuthbert and Natasha Daly 4 min read These stories ...

For decades, researchers have marvelled at how the axolotl can regenerate amputated limbs, damaged body tissue, and even its heart and brain (see graphic). “They are one of the few animals that ...

Tissue types the axolotl can regenerate as shown in red (Debuque and Godwin, 2016). Credit must be given to the creator. Adaptations must be shared under the same terms.

according to a new study of heart regeneration in the axolotl, or Mexican salamander, an organism that takes the prize as nature's champion of regeneration. The study, which was conducted by James ...

If Axolotl gets injured, it can, on its own, regenerate the lost limbs. They can recover from the attacks. Axolotl adds a unique touch to the game. Whether as adorable aquarium pets or fierce ...