science Wired Science 2026-07-10

New Fossil Axolotl Species Discovered in Mexico

Scientists have identified Ambystoma quetzalcoatli, a new fossil species of axolotl, in Mexico. This discovery provides evidence that axolotls have inhabited the region for millions of years.

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