Xoloitzcuintli (the hairless dog breed) is also named after the same god. It’s suggested that the name axolotl translates to “water dog,” which is a nickname these aquatic amphibians often ...

Interestingly, the axolotl’s name is traced back to an ancient Aztec language that means “water dog”. Sadly, much of their natural habitat has been destroyed, and today, most axolotls are ...