"Even humans who have never seen an axolotl a type of salamander in the smooth and slimy flesh will have met a cartoon or cuddly one. Mexican axolotls have the kind of look that is made for commercial reproduction. The most popular domestic species is pink. Some glow in the dark and their smile is bigger than Walter's in the Muppets."
"The Economist says they're a global megastar. More than 1,000 axolotl-themed products are listed on Walmart's website. They grace US Girl Scouts patches, McDonald's Happy Meals, and the 50-peso bill, a design so popular that, last year, the Bank of Mexico reported that 12.9 million people were hoarding the notes. The animal's name which comes from the Aztec god Xolotl provides greetings card designers with infinite puns. Love you alotl! Thanks alotl!"
Axolotls have become a global cultural phenomenon, appearing on toys, clothing, bedding, nightlights, and novelty items. Mexican axolotls are popular as domestic pets, often pink; some glow in the dark and display a characteristic wide 'smile.' Retailers list thousands of themed products, and axolotls feature on Girl Scouts patches, McDonald's Happy Meals, and the 50-peso bill, which 12.9 million people reportedly hoarded. The name derives from the Aztec god Xolotl and inspires puns. Individuals operate rehoming centres and small businesses, making models, apparel, and merchandise while expressing affection for the animals' appearance and mood-boosting effect.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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