| Keyword |
Description |
| Biodiversity |
The variety of plants and animals in one place |
| Ecosystem |
A community of living things (animals, plants, bugs) working together with their environment |
| Conservation |
Efforts people make to take care of Earth, animals, and nature |
Mexico is one of the most special places on Earth for animals. Scientists say it has about 10–12% of all the world’s living things! From huge whales in the ocean to colorful butterflies in the forests, there’s so much biodiversity to explore.
In Baja California Sur, you can meet friendly gray whales and even swim with gentle whale sharks. At the island of Espíritu Santo, playful sea lions will zoom around you in the water.
In the jungle of Calakmul, you can climb tall Mayan pyramids while listening to howler monkeys. This jungle is also home to jaguars—though spotting one is rare, knowing they are near feels magical.
Every winter, millions of monarch butterflies fly all the way from the U.S. and Canada to Michoacán, turning the forest orange and alive with fluttering wings.
On the Oaxacan coast, local families protect turtles and crocodiles. You might even help baby turtles reach the ocean!
Finally, the Lacandón Jungle in Chiapas is full of parrots, monkeys, and even tapirs. Staying with the Lacandón Maya people helps protect this wild rainforest.
Traveling in Mexico lets you see how people and nature can live together in balance.
Did you know that Mexico has this great ecosystem?
Time to discuss
- Which animal in Mexico would you like to see the most, and why?
- Why is conservation important for animals and people?
- How do you think it feels to be surrounded by millions of butterflies?
