US EditionCaptive-Bred Axolotls Can Survive in the Wild, Offering Hope for the Critically Endangered Amphibians
- On April 30, 2025, researchers published an experiment in which they introduced 18 captive-bred axolotls into both rehabilitated and man-made wetlands near Mexico City.
- The Mexican axolotl, a critically endangered amphibian, has been driven nearly to extinction due to increasing urban development, pollution, and the destruction of its natural habitat.
- Researchers fitted the axolotls with radio trackers to monitor survival, finding that all survived, gained weight, and successfully foraged in both habitats.
- Lead researcher Alejandra Ramos called the survival result "really, really exciting," emphasizing its importance for axolotl conservation and restoration efforts.
- The study offers hope for restoring wild axolotl populations and highlights the need to improve habitat conditions to prevent the species’ extinction.
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Captive-Bred Axolotls Can Survive in the Wild, Offering Hope for the Critically Endangered Amphibians
The popular salamanders are nearly extinct in the wild, where they are confined to a small system of canals in Mexico City. But a new study suggests released axolotls could thrive in their natural habitat as well as artificial wetlands
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