The mythical monster of the lake: the conservation of the axolotl in Xochimilco
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axolotl, conservation, social perception, endemismAbstract
The axolotl, Ambystoma mexicanum, is an emblematic species of the Valley of Mexico. In this contribution we briefly present some cultural and natural aspects of this species, describing those current efforts for its conservation, emphasizing on the role of the society to support conservational strategies.
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