Why Mexico is trying so hard to save its favorite amphibian: The axolotl

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The axolotl is a cute salamander with a permanent smile. It’s also deeply meaningful to Mexico and has been revered since the days of the Aztecs. Mexico is desperately trying to save the axolotl as its numbers fall dramatically because of habitat encroachment. Marco Werman speaks with an expert on axolotls about what makes them biologically special.

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