Conservation Efforts in the Bosque de Agua

Víctor Ávila, a biologist, is dedicated to conserving the Bosque de Agua in Mexico, a crucial water source for Mexico City. He focuses on protecting the unique ajolote species, a bioindicator of ecosystem health. Despite threats like illegal logging and urban expansion, Víctor has engaged communities and authorities in conservation efforts. He has also addressed the global amphibian crisis caused by a fungal infection. Víctor aims to have the Bosque de Agua declared a national reserve, emphasizing the importance of socioenvironmental networks.

What is the primary role of the Bosque de Agua?

• A tourist attraction

• A wildlife sanctuary

• A major water source for Mexico City

• A historical site

What influenced Víctor Ávila to study biology?

• A family tradition

• A course on the environment in Stockholm

• A documentary on wildlife

• A book on conservation

Why is the axolotl considered important in the Bosque de Agua?

• It is a source of food

• It is used in traditional medicine

• It is a popular pet

• It is a bioindicator of ecosystem health

What are some threats to the Bosque de Agua?

• Overfishing and drought

• Illegal logging and urban expansion

• Tourism and pollution

• Mining and deforestation

How did Víctor Ávila and the community respond to the threats?

• By relocating the axolotls

• By organizing protests

• By involving authorities and legal experts

• By creating a new wildlife park

What is Víctor's greatest achievement in education?

• Publishing a book

• Conducting workshops for 30,000 children

• Creating an online course

• Building a new school

What global issue is affecting amphibians, including the axolotl?

• A harmful fungus

• A genetic mutation

• A bacterial infection

• A viral outbreak

What is Víctor Ávila's current goal for the Bosque de Agua?

• To turn it into a national park

• To declare it a national water reserve

• To increase tourism

• To build a research center

What does Víctor Ávila compare the community network to?

• A neural network

• A river system

• A mycelium network

• A spider web

Why is the Bosque de Agua vital beyond the axolotl?

• It is a center for scientific research

• It is a major tourist destination

• It provides water to 22 million people

• It is a cultural heritage site