What’s the difference between a newt and a salamander?
Salamanders and newts are both long-tailed amphibians, but what’s the difference between them? If you ever find a small amphibian with a tail wandering near a pond or stream, it…
Scientists Search for DNA of an Endangered Salamander in Mexico City’s Canals
Scientists from a university are filtering Mexico City’s waters for traces of the DNA of an endangered salamander, the axolotl MEXICO CITY (AP) — Six decades ago, residents of a…
Guardians of the Axolotl: Scientific Preservation Efforts
Scientists worry about the axolotl, a unique Mexican salamander, and seek help. A new program allows people to “adopt” an axolotl, raising funds to save the endangered species. The axolotl,…