A critically endangered axolotl. Paul Starosta / Stone / Getty Images
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On the hunt for the perfect holiday gift for someone special in your life? A campaign from the National Autonomous University in Mexico suggests adopting an axolotl — symbolically, that is.
The axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a critically endangered type of salamander that has become increasingly popular in recent years thanks to attention from a video game, Minecraft, as well as social media.
While keeping axolotl as pets is illegal in some states and other parts of the world, the axolotl digital adoption campaign is encouraging people to invest in their virtual adoption to boost…
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