Nicaragua, the largest country in Central America, is home to exceptional biodiversity. Its 68 terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems support over 14,000 species of invertebrates and around 1,800 species of vertebrates. However, habitat degradation, fragmentation, and loss have placed many of Nicaragua’...
Despite its small territory, El Salvador boasts exceptional biodiversity due to its tropical location along the Pacific Ocean. However, around 75% of its land is used for agricultural and livestock activities. Combined with climate change and environmental degradation, this has led to a sharp declin...
Climate change is one of the most significant threats facing Earth’s ecosystems today. Scientists warn that up to 50% of all species could become extinct if climate change is not halted in time. Extreme weather, melting glaciers, disrupted ecosystems, and broken food chains are rapidly pushing many...
Latin America is a region rich in diverse landscapes, cultures, traditions—and also in unique animal species. However, like many creatures around the world, Latin American wildlife is increasingly threatened by human activity and environmental changes. In this article, we explore more than 30 speci...
Australia is home to an extraordinary number of endemic animal species—unique creatures that exist nowhere else on Earth. From koalas and platypuses to kangaroos and some of the world’s most venomous snakes, the Australian wild hosts an iconic array of biodiversity. Unfortunately, many of these sp...
Although Oceania is the smallest and least populated continent in the world, it is home to Australia and Papua New Guinea—two of the roughly 20 megadiverse countries on the planet. With its immense variety of species, Oceania is a paradise for biologists and researchers, who frequently report on th...
Uruguay, the second smallest country in South America after Suriname, boasts remarkable biodiversity despite its limited geographic size. However, like many regions worldwide, Uruguay faces increasing threats to its wildlife, with many species now endangered. The primary cause of this alarming trend...
Puebla, a state located in central Mexico, is characterized by diverse topography—volcanoes, highlands, valleys, and plateaus—that results in a wide variety of climates: from snowy peaks to temperate, warm, and dry areas. This geographic richness gives rise to exceptional biodiversity. However, in...
The Baja California Peninsula, located in northwestern Mexico, is a land of striking ecological contrasts—from its arid deserts and rocky coastlines to its vibrant marine ecosystems along the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California. Despite its harsh conditions, the region is home to an incredible...