VOICED : Un criador de cocodrilos en El Salvador

José Villeda has been rescuing endangered crocodiles in El Salvador for six years, combating threats from poaching and egg predation. He and his team have successfully liberated crocodiles, demonstrating effective conservation efforts. Villeda personally invests in their care, using his own funds to feed them before release. His work is recognized as exemplary in a country facing natural and economic challenges.

How long has José Villeda been involved in rescuing crocodiles?

• Six years

• Three years

• One year

• Ten years

What is one of the main threats to the crocodiles in the Barra de Santiago reserve?

• Pollution

• Climate change

• Illegal hunting for skins

• Deforestation

What did the investigations reveal about the local community's interaction with crocodiles?

• They were protecting them

• They were using them for scientific research

• They were unaware of their presence

• They were taking them for human consumption

How does José Villeda fund the feeding of the crocodiles?

• With donations from tourists

• Through government grants

• With funds from a wildlife organization

• Using his own money

What is the broader impact of Villeda's efforts in El Salvador?

• They have led to a decrease in poverty

• They have increased tourism significantly

• They have solved the issue of natural disasters

• They are seen as an example to follow