The quest to save the axolotl — the frilly faced, critically endangered amphibian whose quirky looks and otherworldly vibe ...

So this was really big," she said. Axolotls — named for the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Xolotl — are native to the lakes of Mexico's capital. But their colorful, whimsical looks have won ...

"They were hunting, they were eating, and they were avoiding predators. So this was really big," she said. Axolotls — named ...