News Animals The axolotl is endangered in the wild. A discovery offers hope A recent finding presents a conservation opportunity for the popular pet amphibian Axolotls are common pets and used in research. But they are endangered in the wild. Paul Starosta/Stone/Getty Images Plus By Anna Gibbs April 30, 2025 at 2:00 pm Read another version of this article at Science News Explores Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print Despite capturing hearts around the world, the wild axolotl — an aquatic salamander with feathery frills and a soft smile — faces extinction.
