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The Current

The fight to save the axolotl, an ever-smiling salamander

May 8, 2025
09:55

The axolotl is a salamander that always appears to be smiling, making them popular as aquarium pets or as characters in video games like Minecraft. But the species is endangered in their natural habitat in Mexico, where researchers are working hard to preserve them.

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