Spiders and Howlers: Yucatán’s Charming Species of New World Monkeys
Other than human beings, Yucatán is home to two species of primates, these being howler and spider monkeys.
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Snake in Mérida zaps power lines, causing outage to hundreds in Centro
A 10-foot-long snake climbing power lines in one of Mérida’s most crowded areas was electrocuted in the most public way possible. The boa constrictor left dozens of businesses without electricity and had to be taken down by an electric utility crew in the San Benito market area. The reptile was on the roof of a…
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Best Spots for Birding This Winter In and Around Mérida
Birdwatching is enjoyed by millions of people across the world, and there are few places better to engage in this relaxing activity than the Yucatán Peninsula.
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Baby Spider Monkey abandoned at doorstep of Mérida home
Owning a spider monkey is not illegal in Mexico, special permits are needed and are usually not given out to private persons.
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Vergel’s Aquaparque, Mérida’s very own urban oasis
Mérida is a great city to call home, but even those of us who love it the most sometimes get bogged down by things like traffic and the city’s constant hustle and bustle.
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New drone photos of Xiol strike quite the contrast
Vegetation and wildlife have made their way back to Xiol after a couple of years
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Tapirs take center stage in a new conservation initiative
Native to the Yucatán Peninsula and Central America, the tapir is a large and extremely endangered herbivorous mammal easily identifiable by its long snout.
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Reconnect with nature at Chichankanab lagoon — maybe just stay out of the water
Chichankanab is one of the most extensive, and beautiful, lagoons in western Quintana Roo.
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Peto locals worry for the safety of a wayward spider monkey
A spider monkey has been raising eyebrows among residents of the community of Xoy in the municipality of Peto.
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Finding Eden and new animal friends in Sisal’s lush ecosystems
Though Sisal is known mainly for its gorgeous beaches, its coastline and surrounding mangroves are home to an extremely wide array of wildlife and landscapes.
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Tiger cub discovered inside a box at Mérida’s airport
Yesterday, a trafficked tiger cub was discovered inside a box by Mexico’s national guard in Mérida’s international airport.
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Large boa gives a family in Tekax a big scare
Animal control was summoned to the yard of a family in Tekax’s San Francisco neighborhood. In the backyard of the home, the municipal workers found a large boa, measuring over a meter in length. The reptile was extracted from the family’s home by the animal control agents who seemed rather unfazed by the sight of…
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New data shows growth in Mexico’s jaguar population
A census of Mexico’s jaguars shows an increase in the population of 20% over the past couple of years. The news is being celebrated by conservationists who see in the new data evidence that conservation strategies to protect the giant felines are in fact working. The data is even more encouraging as a similar positive…
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How photographer Mike Diaz captures Yucatán’s unique environment
As Mike grew up, he dove back into nature, researching the environment, wildlife, and space. He understood the process he had to follow in order to achieve the photos he dreamed of.
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Yucatán’s Amazing Animals — From the Cute to the Scaly and the Smelly
This week we continue our quest to bring to you original photographs and information about some of Yucatán’s most amazing animals.
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Yucatán’s amazing animals, from the solitary jaguar to the misunderstood opossum
Though the exact number of animal species on the Yucatán Peninsula is hard to nail down, even conservative estimates place the number in the thousands.
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Baby manatee rescued from lagoon in Quintana Roo
The tiny calf would have most likely died without the intervention of rescuers who were alerted of the calves’ precarious state by locals from the area.
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Two large crocodiles in mangrove found dead from gunshot wounds
Two large crocodiles were found dead in a mangrove near the coastal community of Dzidzantún. The reptiles showed evidence of having been shot several times by a firearm. Locals in the community said that it is not unusual for crocodiles to be seen in the area and that they sometimes even end up as roadkill. …
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Yucatán’s fauna at great risk on highways and roads
Yucatán’s streets and roads are becoming increasingly dangerous for both domestic animals and wild fauna. In the past year, over 300 wild animals have been found dead on Yucatán’s roads and highways, according to Mexico’s environmental ministry, Profepa. Over the past several years the numbers had been even worse, at over 500. But environmentalists say…
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Yucatán’s wild felines need protected habitats to survive
It is estimated that only one or two adult jaguars remain for every 3,000 hectares in the Yucatán.
That’s all for now
That’s all for now