José Antonio Ocampo Cervantes

José Antonio Ocampo Cervantes

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José Antonio Ocampo Cervantes is the director of the Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas y Acuícolas de Xochimilco (CIBAC), where he leads a project focused on breeding the endangered axolotl, Ambystoma mexicanum, in an effort to create a sanctuary for the species in Xochimilco. Recently, he has been in the news for his work on the controlled breeding and planned release of 800 axolotls into the Huetzalin lake, aiming to ensure their survival and promote public awareness of the importance of this unique amphibian to the local ecosystem.

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Ocampo explains the process in which these axolotls are raised and details how they will be released according to sanitary and animal protection regulations.

Con granja de ajolotes, la UAM inicia proyecto para crear santuario en Xochimilco
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-08-01
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