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I own 20 axolotls - people need to know they're not easy to look after

wild, experts want people to know how to care for these creatures properly before rushing out to buy one as they can live for up to 20 years. Tara Costellow, who runs the Axolotl

Dippy the injured axolotl rescued from Welsh river

Wild axolotls, which resemble a cross between a fish and a lizard, are found only in Lake Xochimilco near Mexico City and are considered critically endangered. The species’ popularity as pets, however, has [exploded

Girl, 10, finds rare Mexican axolotl under Welsh bridge

wild Discoveries of creatures like Dippy should always be reported to the government through organisations such as the National Centre for Reptile Welfare. Director Chris Newman said there were no recorded sightings of Mexican axolotls