Axolotls are perhaps the most instantly recognizable amphibians in the world. At once cute, curious, and infinitely fascinating due to their unique biological traits, these ever-young creatures capture the imagination.
Axolotls are a type of salamander, endemic to Mexico and only found in two places; the waterways and canals of Lake Xochimilco and Lake Chalco around Mexico City. They are often photographed as seemingly grumpy or with a joyful, childlike grin.
Their infinite likability aside, they are also fascinating creatures. Unlike other salamanders, the axolotl doesn’t go through metamorphosis and spends its entire life submerged in its watery habitat.
