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10-Year-Old Finds First Wild Axolotl in River Ogmore.

4/23/2026

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Ten-year-old Evie Hill found a Mexican axolotl in Wales’ River Ogmore, the first wild sighting of the endangered species in the United Kingdom.
Chris Newman of the Centre for Reptile Welfare said the sighting is unique and no prior wild UK axolotl records exist.
The RSPCA warned that rising pet popularity can cause improper care and releases, which wildlife law prohibits, as the family now keeps the animal at home.

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Ten-year-old Evie Hill found a Mexican axolotl in Wales’ River Ogmore, the first wild sighting of the endangered species in the United Kingdom.
Chris Newman of the Centre for Reptile Welfare said the sighting is unique and no prior wild UK axolotl records exist.
The RSPCA warned that rising pet popularity can cause improper care and releases, which wildlife law prohibits, as the family now keeps the animal at home.