Biodiversity

Biodiversity

Bees, fundamental for the balance of ecosystems

With bees helping to pollinate crops, the quality of the fruit is higher and the quantity of the harvest is also increased; hence their importance.

Yucatan

The Yucatan parrot, peninsular pride threatened by illegal trafficking

Faced with this situation, no Yucatan parrot can be considered a pet. Do not buy wild parrots and become aware of this environmental problem.

Biodiversity

The global environmental crisis is approaching irreversible levels

Latin America is experiencing the most accelerated deterioration. In Mexico, 25 percent of watersheds are overexploited. Get to know more.

Biodiversity

Smoking also harms the planet

The tobacco industry emits 84 million tons of CO2 into the atmosphere every year. One cigarette butt can contaminate 50 liters of fresh water.

Biodiversity

Destruction of habitats favors rodents that carry diseases to humans

The proposal is to put an end to fictitious permits, and illegal logging, avoid deforestation, reduce polluting emissions and deal with the problem of waste. Every year in Brazil 17 million animals die; if the current situation continues, by 2050 the world will face a real ecological tragedy.

Biodiversity

Biodiversity loss could lead humanity to a point of no return

Threatened by deforestation, forests and other ecosystems are of vital importance for sustaining life on Earth and have an important role to play in combating climate change.

Biodiversity

One-fifth of reptile species at risk of extinction

If these animals disappear, nearly 20 million years of evolutionary history will be lost. The culprit is humans and their lifestyle.

Biodiversity

Bees, essential for human survival

In the world, 80 percent of crops, beverages, medicines, inks, and fibers require their work. In Mexico, the population of these insects is decreasing due to the use of agrochemicals in some states.

Biodiversity

Volcanic hazards: important eruptions that have occurred in the history of mankind

In this article, let us pause for a moment to remember some important eruptions that have occurred in the history of mankind.

Biodiversity

Plate Tectonics, Types of Volcanoes, and Eruptions

The following text describes in a general way the process of plate tectonics and the activity that produces earthquakes and volcanoes. We will be able to introduce ourselves to the different types of volcanoes and their eruptions.

Biodiversity

Why does my dog "smell like a dog"?

Many of our furry friends have their own body odor, commonly known as "dog smell". This peculiar odor comes to mind, and it increases if our pet gets wet.

Biodiversity

Coyote (Canis latrans), its habitat and behavior

Coyotes are animals that contribute to the natural balance, so in this article, you will find out more about them. Canis latrans is a species that has been threatened by the loss of its habitat due to agricultural activities. In the USA, they have been blamed for 70 percent of livestock losses.

Biodiversity

The World of Poisons and Antivenoms in Mexico

An overview of the poisons (particularly those of animal origin), the poisonous fauna with medical importance in Mexico, and the current panorama of antivenom production in Mexico are provided in this article.

Biodiversity

Climate change and night lights alter the migration and size of birds

The rise in temperature affects their body size and their ability to stay longer in one place. Delaying their movements affects their reproduction.

Indigenous

Santa Rosa and the ritual use of sacred plants among indigenous peoples

Mexico possesses, thanks to its biodiversity, a large number of plants, cacti, and mushrooms that share psychoactive principles. Find out more.

Baja California

The Sierra Cucapa, a Wild and Arid Valley of Baja California

In the Sierra Cucapa, a solemn and sacred site for the Cucapa people, there are species of flora and fauna that it is essential to strengthen and preserve the richness and biodiversity of Baja California.