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Welcome Back Axolotl!

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This rare amphibian, recently thought to only exist in labs and aquariums, has been spotted TWICE in its natural habitat of the Xochimilco lake system. The sighting we’re made by research teams from Mexico’s National Autonomous University. Known to locals as the”water monster” or the “Mexican walking fish” the salamander characterizing features include external gill frills and and their ability to regenerate lost limbs. The latter quality is of great interest to medical research.

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Read more about the rediscovery at the Independent: http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/axolotl-found-in-mexico-city-lake-after-scientists-feared-it-only-survived-in-captivity-9148775.html

Kristen E. Strubberg is the Editor-in-Chief for TGNR. Kristen founded TGNR in 2013 - seeking to create a high quality platform for original, eclectic and substantive positive news journalism by attracting expert contributors in many varying subjects. Kristen also works as a clinical medical researcher in Cardiology, with an original background in Neuroscience. Her passion for science has translated to her science-fiction specialization, with her highly adept published insights into the best of sci-fi’s popular culture. Kristen has served as TGNR’s Editor-in-Chief since 2013.

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