In Mexico City, axolotls are everywhere before the World Cup, except in the wild

Despite the undoubted cuteness of the almost otherworldly axolotl, the use of its image has drawn backlash from many Mexico City residents, who say the poppy portrayal of the critically endangered animal is being used to distract from the capital’s lack of conservation effortsDespite the undoubted cuteness of the almost otherworldly axolotl, the use of its image has drawn backlash from many Mexico City residents, who say the poppy portrayal of the critically endangered animal is being used to distract from the capital’s lack of conservation efforts https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/in-mexico-city-axolotls-are-everywhere-before-the-world-cup-except-in-the-wild/article71083296.ece 2026-06-10T03:21:24.000Z Environment {}