Adtcreativity Art and Craft's video: Lake Xochimilco in Mexico last native habitat for underwater axolotl Celebrating Lake Xochimilco

Lake Xochimilco in Mexico city,last remaining native habitat for the axolotl Celebrating Lake Xochimilco Google Doodle axolotls. Today’s interactive Doodle celebrates Lake Xochimilco a natural lake near Mexico City, which is the last remaining native habitat for the axolotl in the world (cousins of the salamander).—a critically endangered species of salamander endemic to Mexico. Click the Doodle to see if you can snap an underwater pic of these rare creatures! The lake was once home to the ancient Aztec civilization during the 15th century, and eventually landowners in the colonial period took over occupation of the lake. On this day in 1920, the Mexican government returned Lake Xochimilco back to the locals. Lake Xochimilco now serves as a recreational site, cultural attraction, and home to the rare axolotl species. Due to Lake Xochimilco’s unique landscape, local farmers adopted the ancient chinampa farming method, which involves artificial floating gardens. These chinamperos (or farmers) grow hundreds of different aquatic plants, from common vegetables to medicinal herbs, in the nutrient-rich soil. It’s also a popular destination for rowing and kayaking — cruising on colorful, wooden boats called trijaneras is an essential pastime on the lake. Lake Xochimilco is also currently the last remaining native habitat on Earth for axolotls, fresh-water salamanders that live in the water instead of on land. Their mouths are permanently upturned into a slight smile, and they can regenerate limbs, gills, and even parts of their eyes and brains! Unfortunately, these delicate creatures were listed as a critically endangered species in 2008. Legend has it that their namesake — the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Xolotl — disguised himself as a salamander to avoid sacrifice. The axolotl is so culturally revered in Mexico that the Bank of Mexico added the salamander to the country’s 50-peso bill in 2021. Google Doodles Celebrating Lake Xochimilco and How to take snap of Lake Xochimilco axolotl https://www.google.com/doodles/celebrating-lake-xochimilco Learn More about Lake Xochimilco wikipedia Lake Xochimilco is an ancient endorheic lake, located in the present-day Borough of Xochimilco in southern Mexico City https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Xochimilco Lago de Xochimilco Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/ogU8wmB7JWYW1bpx6?coh=178572&entry=tt Lake Xochimilco