This Sunday, February 1st, is National Axolotl Day, an event that honors this endemic species that has been a fundamental part of Mexico’s cultural and natural identity.
This date was established by the Senate of the Republic in 2018.
According to the Mexico City Ministry of the Environment (Sedema), National Axolotl Day aims to raise awareness about the importance of these animals and the threats they face in their habitat.
It’s worth noting that the name axolotl comes from the Nahuatl word axolotl, which means “water monster,” and several species exist in Mexico, distributed throughout almost the entire country.
One of them is the Zempoala axolotl, which inhabits the higher elevations of the oyamel fir and pine forests located in the State of Mexico, Mexico City, and Morelos.
Where do axolotls live?
Axolotls live in oyamel fir forests or in the wetlands of Xochimilco.
This species can also be found in streams and canals, according to the Mexican government.
The species also lives in streams, but as adults, they reside on land, seeking out damp, dark places near water to return and reproduce.
The Mexican axolotl is an amphibian whose presence indicates clean water and a healthy ecosystem.
Source: Reporte Indigo
