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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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(January 31, 2025)   -   Climate change is intensifying heat waves and droughts in Mesoamerica, affecting both human communities and the biodiversity of the Maya Biosphere Reserve (MBR). Rising temperatures and water scarcity worsen living conditions for rural families, increase the risk of forest fires, and endanger ecosystem health. 

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(January 26, 2025)   -   In a discovery that has sparked hope for the conservation of endangered species, the Bolitoglossa striatula, commonly known as the Cukra Mushroom Tongue Salamander, has been documented once again in southern Muskitia, Honduras, after nine years without official records.

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(January 08, 2025)   -   These actions are part of over 200 activities, targeting 32 communities, being conducted over six years, and being funded through the UK Government’s USD $3.2 million investment in Belize under the Biodiverse Landscapes Fund to build resilience, restore and conserve the Selva Maya Forest in Belize, one of the great forests of the Mesoamerica Landscapes.  

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(November 01, 2024)   -   The growing threat of screwworm, the larva of the Cochliomyia hominivorax fly that affects livestock, wildlife, and even humans, is advancing towards Mexico. Recent studies suggest that cattle smuggling may be accelerating the parasite's spread, heightening the country’s vulnerability.

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