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Entries for May 2025

Indicator Species in Mesoamerica. International Day for Biological Diversity

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Indicator Species in Mesoamerica. International Day for Biological Diversity
(May 22, 2025)   -   The findings combine encouraging signs with critical warnings. The jaguar, for example, maintains a strong presence—over 90% occupancy—in core areas of the Maya Forest such as Mirador-Río Azul National Park. In contrast, its presence is limited in fragmented areas of La Moskitia, reflecting increasing human pressure.

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World Bee Day: Community Beekeeping to Conserve the Forest

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World Bee Day: Community Beekeeping to Conserve the Forest
(May 20, 2025)   -   In Guatemala’s Maya Forest, beekeeping has become an ally of conservation. By safeguarding bees, hives facilitate the pollination of plant species that contribute to forest regeneration, helping maintain ecological balance and benefiting emblematic wildlife such as jaguars and scarlet macaws.

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Social media and illegal jaguar trade: A new threat to conservation

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Social media and illegal jaguar trade: A new threat to conservation
(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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