#wildlife
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Our Environment
Ready? Set, fly!
Starting in the air, the fastest animal in the animal kingdom is the Peregrin falcon reaching speeds of 389 km/h (242 mph)!…
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Discover Mexico
The Horseshoe Crab
If you have walked on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico (for example, Holbox), you may have seen these…
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Animal Welfare
Turquoise-Browed Beauty
While most birds are busy building nests high up in the trees, the turquoise-browed motmot can be found burrowing long…
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Our Environment
Lost in Migration
If you are an avid birder or just admire their beauty, keep your eyes open for the “Trogon Cabeza Negra”…
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Our Environment
The Bee’s Knees
The Melipona, also known as the Maya bee, is a docile honey-producing bee which is considered a sacred insect in…
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Our Environment
Marine Megafauna Getting Sick?
Environmental factors such as exposure to polluted habitats may be contributing to an increase in tumors Marine animals also get…
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Animal Welfare
True Love in the Animal World
Many species of animals are known to be socially monogamous, meaning they are part of a couple and raise their…
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Our Environment
Looking After What is Left
I had the distinct pleasure to visit Uma la Vereda Xcalacoco last week with a coworker of mine, Ana, to…
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Animal Welfare
Pets and Wildlife Dying a Painful Death
With an increase in reported sick and dying coatis and domestic animals, apparently from poisoning in the Playacar area, we…
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Our Environment
Further Protection Needed for Queen Conch and Starfish
Although the queen conch (aka pink conch) and starfish are protected species, it is common to find them as souvenirs…
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