FARGO — When Ray Erickson was in kindergarten, he found a book on a strange breed of Mexican salamanders in a public library. Hungrily, he studied the book for years, and even to this day he’ll flip ...

Native to Lake Xochimilco, Mexico, the axolotl is an aquatic salamander known for its feathery gills and endearing smile. Soft, translucent skin, feathery external gills, wide eyes and a gentle smile ...

Representatives of a small, ancient, endangered and unusual- looking species that’s found only in Mexico are making a trip to Orlando as part of an exhibit at Sea Life Orlando Aquarium. Visitors there ...

Axolotl: This alien-looking salamander featuring frilly external gills and a permanent "smile," resembles a tiny water dragon or a Pokémon. Found in lakes near Mexico City, Axolotl boasts remarkable ...