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(June 26, 2025)   -   Rubí Alegría is making history as the first female forest regent in the Maya Biosphere Reserve, Guatemala. In her role with WCS Guatemala, she supports the Asociación de Productores Agropecuarios y Forestales Selva Maya (ASOSELVA) in implementing a sustainable forest management model in La Corona–El Morgan Management Unit. 

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(June 23, 2025)   -   A recent biological survey conducted in the Warunta Anthropological Reserve confirmed the presence of Ectophylla alba, also known as the Honduran white bat.

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(June 13, 2025)   -   The Black-capped Pygmy-Tyrant (Myiornis atricapillus), one of the smallest songbirds in the world, was recently identified by a group of researchers conducting a biodiversity survey in the forested region of Warunta, in the Honduran Moskitia.

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(June 10, 2025)   -   A camera trap monitoring project has revealed that these big cats still roam the cloud forests of Guatemala—an encouraging sign of the conservation status of this mountainous reserve. 

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(May 15, 2025)   -   A recent study has revealed a worrying increase over the past decade in the illegal trade of jaguars (Panthera onca) and other wild cats on digital platforms in Mexico. This activity not only threatens the conservation of these species but also facilitates connections between Mexican wildlife traffickers and international smuggling networks. 

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(April 27, 2025)   -   In the most remote and untamed corners of the Mesoamerican forests, one of the oldest and most enigmatic mammals still walks the land: the Central American tapir (Tapirus bairdii), also known as “danta” or “danto” in Spanish. In the most remote and untamed corners of the Mesoamerican forests, one of the oldest and most enigmatic mammals still walks the land: the Central American tapir (Tapirus bairdii), also known as “danta” or “danto” in Spanish. In the most remote and untamed corners of the Me...

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(April 11, 2025) Scarlet macaws (Ara macao) continue to nest in the trees of the La Corona–El Morgan Community Forest Concession, located within Guatemala’s Maya Biosphere Reserve. Despite the severe wildfires in the region, the forest has shown remarkable resilience, allowing this iconic species to continue breeding. Thanks to nest protection and constant monitoring, successful reproduction of macaws in the area has been ensured.  Tree species such as Acacia glomerosa (lo...

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(March 03, 2025)   -   "Investing in People and the Planet" is the theme for World Wildlife Day. That’s why today (and everyday), we reaffirm our commitment to protecting the incredible wildlife species that inhabit Mesoamerica. In an interconnected world, our mission is to safeguard the ecosystems we share with them. 

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(February 11, 2025)   -   Women play a fundamental role in science and the conservation of natural resources, bringing knowledge, sensitivity, and commitment to the protection of our planet. On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we highlight the WCS team in Mesoamerica and the Caribbean, leading efforts in monitoring, management, and conservation of terrestrial and marine ecosystems. 

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(February 05, 2025)   -   35 years ago, Guatemala took a historic step with the creation of the Maya Biosphere Reserve (MBR), the green heart of Mesoamerica and an invaluable sanctuary for biodiversity, the sustainable livelihoods of many communities, and the cultural legacy of our region. With more than 2.1 million hectares, it is the largest protected area in the country, home to iconic species such as jaguars, tapirs, and macaws. However, today it faces critical threats that endanger its integrity. 

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