Two New Crocodile Species Discovered in Mexico » Explorersweb

Two New Crocodile Species Discovered in Mexico » Explorersweb

Scientists have discovered two unknown species of crocodile on islands off Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. They were always assumed to be American crocodiles (Crocodylus acutus), but new genetic testing proves they are distinct.  Researchers from McGill University and collaborating Mexican institutions found that the isolated crocodiles differed in several ways from their mainland relatives. "The results were totally unexpected," said lead author Jo…

Axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum) are rare, endangered amphibians that are absolutely adorable—they’re “cute,” super cute, to use the most popular word. And in Mexico, some of these amphibians are returning to their natural habitat after a successful captive breeding program. This is great news for one of the most endangered species on the planet. Eighteen individuals were released into artificially created wetlands, remnants of the historic Lake X…