With its frilly gills and variety of colorations, the axolotl is a popular pet in aquariums around the world. Native to lakes near Mexico City, these salamanders go their whole lives without leaving their watery habitats.
Visitors to the Museum can soon get up close and personal with a tank of axolotls, which will be among the live animals on display in Life at the Limits, which opens April 4 and is free for Members.