It seems like everyone wants an axolotl since the salamander was added to Minecraft

Lately, more and more people have been getting axolotls as pets. Lately, more and more people have been getting axolotls as pets. The axolotl, with its permanent grin and youthful-looking body, has captured hearts thanks to TikTok and the popular video game Minecraft, which added the salamander to its universe in 2021. More and more people have been getting them as pets. "I would attribute about 90% of axolotls' popularity to Minecraft and TikTok, but mostly Minecraft," Jake Pak told NPR over email.