Axolotls, like this one at Pet Stop, are known for their feathery external gills. Generations of kids have begged for a cat or dog, but these days parents may be asked for an animal they have never ...

FARGO — When Ray Erickson was in kindergarten, he found a book on a strange breed of Mexican salamanders in a public library. Hungrily, he studied the book for years, and even to this day he’ll flip ...

A visit to a monster fish keeper turns into a valuable surprise when his giant axolotls are found breeding at home. With eggs covering the tank and tiny babies already hiding inside, the setup could ...

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