Rare salamander newest addition to the Butterfly House and Aquarium in Sioux Falls

Meet the aquarium's newest residents: axolotls

This is a paid piece from the Sioux Falls Zoo and Aquarium. Simplified: You can now see axolotls in their new habitat at the Butterfly House and Aquarium. Here's what you need to know about these adorable (and increasingly popular) amphibians. Why it mattersAxolotls are a critically endangered species that only exist in nature in one freshwater system near Mexico City. Only 50 to 1,000 axolotls are alive in the wild, according to Biologist Colto…

Axolotls arrive at Butterfly House & Aquarium

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Rare salamander newest addition to the Butterfly House and Aquarium in Sioux Falls

A rare salamander who has seen a rise in popularity as a pet is now on exhibit at the Butterfly House and Aquarium in Sertoma Park. The new aquatic additions are called axolotls. The wild version of the salamander found in the exhibit are typically dark in color with patterns of brown and green. They thrive much better in a professional animal care setting such as at the aquarium rather than as pets. Those found in pet stores are most likely par…