mexican axolotl

10-Year-Old Girl Discovers Rare Mexican Axolotl Under Bridge in Wales

A 10-year-old girl in Wales discovered a Mexican axolotl—the first documented wild discovery in the UK—under the Dippng Bridge near the River Ogmore in Bridgend. Evie Hill found the nine-inch endangered amphibian, which has only 50-1,000 individuals remaining globally. The family took the damaged axolotl home to Leicester, naming it Dippy. Experts say the discovery is unique and Evie likely saved its life. The axolotl's popularity in video games like Minecraft and Roblox has raised concerns about improper pet care.