Conservation Efforts in Mexico: Axolotls and Achoques

What was the original habitat of Mexico City before it became a metropolis?

• A desert landscape

• A mountainous region

• An island in a vast lake

• A coastal area

What unique ability does the axolotl possess?

• It can regenerate lost body parts

• It can change colors to camouflage

• It can fly short distances

• It can survive without water for days

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What are the main threats to the axolotl population in Lake Xochimilco?

• Overfishing and water sports

• Pollution and exotic species

• Climate change and deforestation

• Urban development and noise pollution

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How have chinamperos contributed to the conservation of axolotls?

• By using sustainable farming practices

• By reducing the use of motorboats in the canals

• By breeding axolotls in captivity

• By organizing awareness campaigns

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What adaptation have the achoque and axolotl made due to their isolated lake habitats?

• They have evolved to breathe air

• They spend their entire lives in water

• They have become nocturnal

• They have developed wings

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Why are amphibians like the achoque considered bioindicator species?

• Because they can live both in water and on land

• Because they have a long lifespan

• Because they are at the top of the food chain

• Because their skin is sensitive to pollutants

What role do the Dominican nuns play in the conservation of the achoque?

• They provide financial support for research

• They breed achoques for reintroduction into the wild

• They lead educational tours about achoques

• They lobby for legal protection of achoques

What is the significance of community involvement in conservation efforts, as seen in the efforts to save the axolotl and achoque?

• It guarantees the cleanliness of water bodies

• It fosters a deeper connection and responsibility towards local wildlife

• It ensures the success of breeding programs

• It provides unlimited funding for conservation projects