Mexican 'water monster' salamander battles extinction

Thursday, September 11, 2014 - 03:34 in Paleontology & Archaeology

Dubbed the "water monster" by the Aztecs, the axolotl salamander is battling extinction in the remnants of Mexico City's ancient lake, alarming scientists hoping mankind learns from its ability to regenerate organs.

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