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The Axolotl: a resilient creature threatened by humans and invasive species

By Allan Wall The Valley of Mexico is the home of a unique and fascinating creature known as the axolotl. Paradoxically, this animal is critically endangered in its natural habitat but widely common throughout the world. The axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a type of salamander native to lakes and wetlands in the Mexico City area. The […] The post The Axolotl: a resilient creature threatened by humans and invasive species appeared first on Mexico Daily Post.

Axolotl salamander: Why an unofficial World Cup mascot has sparked backlash from locals

Amidst the debate, some hope the increased visibility might spark positive change

In Mexico City, axolotl salamanders are everywhere before the World Cup — except in the wild

Purple pain: backlash over Mexico City’s ‘axolotlisation’ for World Cup

Mayor’s attempt to beautify the city with murals of mascot and plum paint jobs criticised as waste of resources The giant purple axolotl peered up at Manuel Martínez from the black bitumen of the street. It was the second such painting of the rare amphibian he had walked past that morning. In recent weeks he had seen axolotl murals pop up in neighbourhoods across Mexico City. “It’s a waste of money,” he said. “You could use that budget for fixing potholes, traffic lights, security cameras. They’re spending on something that doesn’t benefit us at all – it’s just for tourists.” Continue reading...