From rainforests to deserts, Mexico boasts a wealth of species. Explore its biodiversity and the challenges of conservation with Mexicanist.
Biodiversity
Discover the ancient and resilient ahuehuete tree, Mexico's national tree with a rich history and cultural significance. Learn about the famous Sad Night and Tule Trees, and the conservation efforts to protect these majestic trees.
Biodiversity
Explore Mexico's diverse and stunning natural protected areas, home to over 1,960 bird species, including some of the most exclusive and unique in the world. Plan a trip to see thousands of colorful birds in their natural habitats. It will be an experience you'll never forget.
Biodiversity
This article highlights the danger posed by climate change to mangroves in Mexico and the importance of protecting and conserving these wetlands. It talks about how rising sea levels might affect the Yucatan Peninsula and how local people are working to restore and reforest mangrove ecosystems.
Biodiversity
Discover the impact of subduction on the formation of landforms, including volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, valleys, oceans, and high mountain ranges. Learn how subduction has shaped Mexico over the past 200 million years and created its minerals and energy resources.
Biodiversity
Discover the unique and fascinating world of the Maya Meliponas, also known as the Lady Bees. Find out how important they were in Mayan culture, what interesting things they do, and how you can help protect this valuable species.
Biodiversity
The milpa is a traditional Mesoamerican agricultural system that relies on a polyculture of domesticated plants, including corn, beans, squash, and chili, and integrates various activities such as cattle raising, beekeeping, and more.
Biodiversity
Discover how tectonic processes have shaped the geography of Mexico, including its mountains, faults, and magmatic features. Learn about the unique position of Mexico as the only country with all three types of plate boundaries.
Biodiversity
Discover Mexico's thriving oceanic and coastal regions, home to diverse marine ecosystems and species, and a source of food and environmental services. Learn about the efforts to protect and preserve these precious resources.
Biodiversity
Even though climate change has a global reach, it is the coastal zone that has caused the most alarm because it is where many of the effects are reflected most vividly.
Biodiversity
Explore the stunning deserts of Mexico and learn about their harsh climate and rich resources (covering around 53,000 square kilometers).
World
The 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) in Montreal has to reach a consensus on new goals for the conservation of natural ecosystems, as well as animal and plant species.
Biodiversity
What do you do when a moth takes up residence in a bag of flour or when an uninvited guest chews a hole in your favorite pair of wool socks? Certain insects pose no health risk to humans, but others do.
Biodiversity
Around 450 million years ago, enormous mushrooms grew up to eight meters tall. They perished 370 million years ago due to the emergence of big trees.
Mexico City
The people who live in the nation's capital and the surrounding metropolitan area depend on environmentally sustainable practices.
Biodiversity
The water crisis has worsened in Mexico. The availability of freshwater in the country is 451 billion cubic meters. The largest use is in the agricultural sector. Redistribution of access to this natural resource and a paradigm shift from watershed preservation and restoration is needed.
Biodiversity
The Mexican Official Standard seeks to preserve the several species of marine turtles found in Mexico, many of which are on the verge of extinction.