salamander

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"This significant research brought together three labs, working across three organisms to compare regeneration," said Wake Forest Assistant Professor of Biology Josh Currie, whose lab studies the Mexican axolotl salamander.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Mexicans have plenty of spiritual animalistic icons and regional exclusives that make sense, from the endangered axolotl salamander to Xoloitzcuintle, a hairless dog.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

“He is a mix between a bird of prey, like a peregrine falcon, with extremely streamlined shapes — of course a feline but also a Mexican salamander called an axolotl,” Otto says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2025

The three students weren’t just looking to capture any large salamander: Their goal was to find a purebred Japanese giant salamander.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2024

Werfel considered telling the whole story, which involved feuding families, a cruel son, a jade amulet, and a burning salamander, but it didn’t really seem like a good time.

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin