Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize Create a 14-Million-Acre Protected Area in the Mayan Jungle
Photo: sunsinger/Depositphotos Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize encompass one of the planet’s richest biodiversity hotspots. Referred to as the Mayan jungle, this tropical rainforest hosts more than 7,000 species, inclusive of 200 endangered animals and a similar count of species unique to the area—indicating their exclusive presence there. To protect this region, the three nations’ governments have established the Great Mayan […]