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What’s an axolotl? Why obscure animals rule kids’ world.
They introduced an axolotl in 2021 and were quick to roll out a capybara — the world’s largest rodent — this year. “The capybara was one you could see coming,” John says. “It was ...
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Capybaras take their turn as the holiday season's 'it' animal
The capybara – a semi-aquatic South American ... Last year, it was the axolotl that took pride of place on many products, and the endangered amphibian remains popular. Owls, hedgehogs, foxes ...
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This holiday season’s ‘it’ animal? Capybaras
The capybara – a semi-aquatic relative of the ... Last year, you would find the axolotl – an endangered amphibian – on many products, and it remains popular. Owls, hedgehogs, foxes and ...
Ancient deity, pet and endangered species. Why is axolotl Mexico’s most beloved amphibian?
According to Montero, the myth implies that, after a god’s passing, its essence gets imprisoned in a mundane creature, ...
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All about the critically endangered axolotls: how the smiling Mexican walking fish regrows lost body parts
A museum and conservation centre dedicated to Mexico’s critically endangered axolotl salamander is highlighting the amphibian’s remarkable story that has captured the attention of scientists ...