https://guatemala.wcs.org RSS feeds for WCS Guatemala 60 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25847/Christmas-Bird-Count-Records-259-Species-in-Laguna-del-Tigre.aspx#Comments 0 https://guatemala.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8784&ModuleID=18444&ArticleID=25847 https://guatemala.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=25847&PortalID=115&TabID=8784 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25847/Christmas-Bird-Count-Records-259-Species-in-Laguna-del-Tigre.aspx Over three days of fieldwork, 43 volunteers—13 women and 30 men from different regions of Guatemala—took part in the systematic recording of birds, with notable participation from local youth connected to the territory.   Sun, 01 Feb 2026 14:43:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:25847 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25613/Biodiversity-Congress-2025-Charts-New-Paths-for-Conservation-in-Guatemala.aspx#Comments 0 https://guatemala.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8784&ModuleID=18444&ArticleID=25613 https://guatemala.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=25613&PortalID=115&TabID=8784 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25613/Biodiversity-Congress-2025-Charts-New-Paths-for-Conservation-in-Guatemala.aspx Over three days of learning and exchange, participants discussed the current state of the country’s natural heritage; the achievements, challenges, and opportunities of the Guatemalan System of Protected Areas (SIGAP); and the promotion of actions for conservation, restoration, and sustainable management. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:44:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:25613 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25560/In-the-Maya-rainforest-even-the-jaguars-pose-for-the-camera.aspx#Comments 0 https://guatemala.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8784&ModuleID=18444&ArticleID=25560 https://guatemala.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=25560&PortalID=115&TabID=8784 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25560/In-the-Maya-rainforest-even-the-jaguars-pose-for-the-camera.aspx In a new study published in Conservation Biology, scientists from WSU and the Wildlife Conservation Society found that a community-managed forest in Guatemala’s Maya Biosphere Reserve supports a rich variety of wildlife. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:12:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:25560 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25545/Trinational-wildlife-monitoring-in-Montecristo-National-Park.aspx#Comments 0 https://guatemala.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8784&ModuleID=18444&ArticleID=25545 https://guatemala.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=25545&PortalID=115&TabID=8784 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25545/Trinational-wildlife-monitoring-in-Montecristo-National-Park.aspx As part of efforts to strengthen biological monitoring in the Trifinio sub-landscape, the Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF) and WCS recently installed 14 camera traps and six acoustic recording units (ARUs) in Montecristo National Park, Honduras.  Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:41:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:25545 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25546/New-generation-of-Olive-Ridley-Sea-Turtles-hatches-in-Tecojate.aspx#Comments 0 https://guatemala.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8784&ModuleID=18444&ArticleID=25546 https://guatemala.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=25546&PortalID=115&TabID=8784 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25546/New-generation-of-Olive-Ridley-Sea-Turtles-hatches-in-Tecojate.aspx On the beaches of Guatemala’s Pacific coast, a new generation of olive ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) began their journey to the ocean, marking the renewal of life for this threatened species that plays a key role in coastal ecosystems.  Novelo, Claudia Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:43:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:25546 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25396/Innovation-and-traditional-knowledge-unite-for-the-Great-Forests-of-Mesoamerica.aspx#Comments 0 https://guatemala.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8784&ModuleID=18444&ArticleID=25396 https://guatemala.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=25396&PortalID=115&TabID=8784 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25396/Innovation-and-traditional-knowledge-unite-for-the-Great-Forests-of-Mesoamerica.aspx Representatives from community and Indigenous organizations across Mesoamerica gathered in Petén, Guatemala, from October 8 to 10, to share experiences and results from the EU DeSIRA project: The Five Great Forests of Mesoamerica, an initiative for climate, biodiversity, and people.  Novelo, Claudia Sat, 18 Oct 2025 13:44:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:25396 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25373/Uaxactun-inaugurates-water-purification-plant-AGUAxactun.aspx#Comments 0 https://guatemala.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8784&ModuleID=18444&ArticleID=25373 https://guatemala.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=25373&PortalID=115&TabID=8784 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25373/Uaxactun-inaugurates-water-purification-plant-AGUAxactun.aspx The community of Uaxactún, Petén, inaugurated the “AGUAxactún” Water Purification Plant, an infrastructure that improves access to safe drinking water and strengthens the sustainable management of local resources.  Fri, 17 Oct 2025 20:58:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:25373 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25336/Communication-and-social-life-of-the-spinner-dolphin-in-the-waters-of-the-Guatemalan-Pacific.aspx#Comments 0 https://guatemala.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8784&ModuleID=18444&ArticleID=25336 https://guatemala.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=25336&PortalID=115&TabID=8784 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25336/Communication-and-social-life-of-the-spinner-dolphin-in-the-waters-of-the-Guatemalan-Pacific.aspx In terms of feeding behavior, spinner dolphins feed at night on small fish, shrimp, and squid found between 200 and 300 meters below the water’s surface. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:10:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:25336 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25322/Migration-monitoring-and-joined-hands-Progress-for-birds-in-the-Maya-Forest.aspx#Comments 0 https://guatemala.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8784&ModuleID=18444&ArticleID=25322 https://guatemala.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=25322&PortalID=115&TabID=8784 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25322/Migration-monitoring-and-joined-hands-Progress-for-birds-in-the-Maya-Forest.aspx Over the past two years, we have seen major progress in local techniques and capacities to study migratory birds in Guatemala’s Maya Forest, as well as new collaborations between the communities connected by these birds. Sat, 11 Oct 2025 12:56:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:25322 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25297/Youth-Exhibit-Artwork-on-Shorebirds-at-USACs-Natural-History-Museum.aspx#Comments 0 https://guatemala.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8784&ModuleID=18444&ArticleID=25297 https://guatemala.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=25297&PortalID=115&TabID=8784 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25297/Youth-Exhibit-Artwork-on-Shorebirds-at-USACs-Natural-History-Museum.aspx An art exhibition highlighting the importance of migratory shorebirds along Guatemala’s Pacific coast opened on October 3 at the Natural History Museum of the University of San Carlos (USAC).  Fri, 03 Oct 2025 03:41:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:25297 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25286/What-can-the-jaguar-tell-us-about-the-health-of-our-forests-Much-more-than-we-imagine.aspx#Comments 0 https://guatemala.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8784&ModuleID=18444&ArticleID=25286 https://guatemala.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=25286&PortalID=115&TabID=8784 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25286/What-can-the-jaguar-tell-us-about-the-health-of-our-forests-Much-more-than-we-imagine.aspx In this interview with ConCriterio, our colleague Rony García-Anleu, Director of Biological Research at WCS Guatemala, explains how long-term biological monitoring in the Maya Biosphere Reserve (MBR) has become an essential strategy to understand and protect jaguars and other species. Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:53:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:25286 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25277/Mangrove-ecosystem-of-Guatemalas-Pacific-coast-to-be-protected-through-forest-incentives.aspx#Comments 0 https://guatemala.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8784&ModuleID=18444&ArticleID=25277 https://guatemala.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=25277&PortalID=115&TabID=8784 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25277/Mangrove-ecosystem-of-Guatemalas-Pacific-coast-to-be-protected-through-forest-incentives.aspx The National Forest Institute (INAB) notified the Association of Environmental Fishermen (ASOPARMA) that their application for Forest Incentives to protect more than 20 hectares of mangroves had been approved.  Wed, 01 Oct 2025 22:23:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:25277 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25243/Spinner-dolphin-A-spectacle-of-life-in-the-San-Jose-Canyon.aspx#Comments 0 https://guatemala.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8784&ModuleID=18444&ArticleID=25243 https://guatemala.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=25243&PortalID=115&TabID=8784 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25243/Spinner-dolphin-A-spectacle-of-life-in-the-San-Jose-Canyon.aspx The San José Canyon, located in the Pacific of Guatemala, is a site of great ecological importance as it is home to various species of marine mammals, birds, bony fish, sharks, and rays. One of the species that can be observed is the spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris), found in groups ranging from hundreds to thousands of individuals. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 23:14:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:25243 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25180/Gran-Selva-Maya-Biocultural-Corridor-A-Transboundary-Alliance-for-the-Protection-of-the-Largest-Continuous-Forest-in-the-Region.aspx#Comments 0 https://guatemala.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8784&ModuleID=18444&ArticleID=25180 https://guatemala.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=25180&PortalID=115&TabID=8784 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25180/Gran-Selva-Maya-Biocultural-Corridor-A-Transboundary-Alliance-for-the-Protection-of-the-Largest-Continuous-Forest-in-the-Region.aspx We congratulate the governments of Guatemala, Mexico, and Belize on the historic announcement to protect and restore the largest continuous forest in Mesoamerica. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:18:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:25180 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25171/32-community-members-from-Tecojate-register-as-Parlameros-to-protect-sea-turtles-and-nesting-sites-in-Guatemala.aspx#Comments 0 https://guatemala.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8784&ModuleID=18444&ArticleID=25171 https://guatemala.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=25171&PortalID=115&TabID=8784 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25171/32-community-members-from-Tecojate-register-as-Parlameros-to-protect-sea-turtles-and-nesting-sites-in-Guatemala.aspx Thirty-two Parlameros -two women and thirty men- registered with the National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP) South Coast Regional Office to strengthen the conservation and protection of sea turtles along Guatemala’s Pacific coast.  Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:44:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:25171 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/24889/Wildlife-at-risk-from-the-New-World-Screwworm.aspx#Comments 0 https://guatemala.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8784&ModuleID=18444&ArticleID=24889 https://guatemala.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=24889&PortalID=115&TabID=8784 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/24889/Wildlife-at-risk-from-the-New-World-Screwworm.aspx Trap camera monitoring has detected New World screwworm infestations in wild animals. In April 2025, in Mirador-Río Azul National Park and the Naachtún-Dos Lagunas Biotope in Guatemala, we captured evidence of a puma (Puma concolor) likely infested with this parasite. This sighting occurred just seven months after the first reported case in domestic animals in the country.  Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:29:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:24889 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/24809/Artificial-watering-holes-in-critical-areas-of-the-Maya-Forest.aspx#Comments 0 https://guatemala.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8784&ModuleID=18444&ArticleID=24809 https://guatemala.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=24809&PortalID=115&TabID=8784 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/24809/Artificial-watering-holes-in-critical-areas-of-the-Maya-Forest.aspx Climate change has intensified drought periods across the Mesoamerican region, severely affecting local ecosystems. In northern Guatemala, in protected areas such as Laguna del Tigre National Park and Mirador-Río Azul National Park, water scarcity is having a direct impact on wildlife. “During the dry season, many natural watering holes dry up completely. This significantly reduces the chances of survival for many species,” explains Rony García-Anleu, director of the Biological Research Department for the Guatemala Program of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS).  To address this issue, artificial watering holes have been installed at key locations in protected areas within both parks. Built with durable materials to withstand the harsh jungle conditions, they are placed in areas critical for wildlife, taking into account the logistical challenges of transporting water to such remote locations.  Still used during the rainy season  Although these structures were originally designed to mitigate the effects of drought, many species have been documented using them even during the rainy season. This suggests that access to water remains limited in some areas, or that the artificial watering holes have become integrated into the animals’ habitual landscape—underscoring their long-term value as a conservation tool.  To assess their effectiveness, all artificial watering holes are monitored using camera traps. The images captured show a high diversity of visitors: Baird’s tapirs (Tapirus bairdii) cooling off, troops of spider monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi) approaching cautiously, pumas (Puma concolor) prowling quietly, jaguars (Panthera onca) patrolling the area, and even the majestic king vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) descending to drink. Other elusive species such as margays (Leopardus wiedii) and white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) have also been recorded.  These records provide valuable insights into wildlife behavior under water-stress conditions and how animals respond to practical, science-based conservation interventions.  Artificial watering holes are not a permanent solution, but they do offer critical relief for numerous species during vulnerable moments. This strategy is part of an adaptive conservation approach and highlights the urgent need to protect biodiversity in the face of shifting climate dynamics.  This measure was implemented by the Foundation for Ecodevelopment and Conservation (FUNDAECO), the National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP), and the Center for Conservation Studies of the University of San Carlos of Guatemala (CECON-USAC) in Mirador-Río Azul National Park and the Naachtun-Dos Lagunas Biotope, and by WCS with the support of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in Laguna del Tigre National Park.  Collaboration has been key to making these efforts possible, reaffirming the shared commitment to protecting the Maya Forest—one of the most important tropical forests in the Americas.  Novelo, Claudia Tue, 15 Jul 2025 23:23:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:24809 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/24771/Restoring-the-forest-by-planting-corn.aspx#Comments 0 https://guatemala.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8784&ModuleID=18444&ArticleID=24771 https://guatemala.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=24771&PortalID=115&TabID=8784 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/24771/Restoring-the-forest-by-planting-corn.aspx In the Maya Forest of Guatemala, growing corn on plots under restoration is not only an ancestral practice, but also an effective strategy for soil conservation.  Mon, 07 Jul 2025 17:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:24771 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/24767/Guatemalas-first-Shorebird-Festivals-on-the-southern-coast-connect-youth-with-conservation.aspx#Comments 0 https://guatemala.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8784&ModuleID=18444&ArticleID=24767 https://guatemala.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=24767&PortalID=115&TabID=8784 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/24767/Guatemalas-first-Shorebird-Festivals-on-the-southern-coast-connect-youth-with-conservation.aspx The first Shorebird Festivals, held on June 17 and 28 in Nueva Concepción and Tiquisate, in the department of Escuintla on Guatemala’s Pacific coast, brought together over 500 students for educational activities including drawing contests, spelling bees, nature-themed crafts, and beach birdwatching outings. Fri, 04 Jul 2025 21:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:24767 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/24686/The-forest-is-also-protected-through-womens-leadership.aspx#Comments 0 https://guatemala.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8784&ModuleID=18444&ArticleID=24686 https://guatemala.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=24686&PortalID=115&TabID=8784 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/24686/The-forest-is-also-protected-through-womens-leadership.aspx Rubí Alegría is making history as the first female forest regent in the Maya Biosphere Reserve, Guatemala. In her role with WCS Guatemala, she supports the Asociación de Productores Agropecuarios y Forestales Selva Maya (ASOSELVA) in implementing a sustainable forest management model in La Corona–El Morgan Management Unit.  Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:45:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:24686 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/24661/Jaguars-and-Pumas-Confirmed-in-the-Sierra-de-las-Minas-Biosphere-Reserve.aspx#Comments 0 https://guatemala.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8784&ModuleID=18444&ArticleID=24661 https://guatemala.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=24661&PortalID=115&TabID=8784 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/24661/Jaguars-and-Pumas-Confirmed-in-the-Sierra-de-las-Minas-Biosphere-Reserve.aspx A camera trap monitoring project has revealed that these big cats still roam the cloud forests of Guatemala—an encouraging sign of the conservation status of this mountainous reserve.  Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:24661 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/24492/World-Tapir-Day-The-Forest-Giant.aspx#Comments 0 https://guatemala.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8784&ModuleID=18444&ArticleID=24492 https://guatemala.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=24492&PortalID=115&TabID=8784 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/24492/World-Tapir-Day-The-Forest-Giant.aspx In the most remote and untamed corners of the Mesoamerican forests, one of the oldest and most enigmatic mammals still walks the land: the Central American tapir (Tapirus bairdii), also known as “danta” or “danto” in Spanish.  Sun, 27 Apr 2025 08:06:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:24492 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/24311/Restoration-in-Action-More-Nests-More-Macaws-A-Thriving-Forest.aspx#Comments 0 https://guatemala.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8784&ModuleID=18444&ArticleID=24311 https://guatemala.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=24311&PortalID=115&TabID=8784 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/24311/Restoration-in-Action-More-Nests-More-Macaws-A-Thriving-Forest.aspx Scarlet macaws (Ara macao) continue to nest in the trees of the La Corona–El Morgan Community Forest Concession, located within Guatemala’s Maya Biosphere Reserve. Despite the severe wildfires in the region, the forest has shown remarkable resilience, allowing this iconic species to continue breeding. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:26:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:24311 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/24168/Conservation-agreement-strengthens-sustainable-management-in-the-Maya-Biosphere-Reserve.aspx#Comments 0 https://guatemala.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8784&ModuleID=18444&ArticleID=24168 https://guatemala.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=24168&PortalID=115&TabID=8784 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/24168/Conservation-agreement-strengthens-sustainable-management-in-the-Maya-Biosphere-Reserve.aspx On February 14, 2025, we celebrated another milestone in the conservation of the Maya Biosphere Reserve with the formal signing of the Conservation Agreement in its third phase. This agreement, signed between S. C. Selva Maya del Norte and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), aims to protect and manage the La Colorada-El Molino Management Unit. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 02:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:24168 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/24129/35-Years-of-the-Maya-Biosphere-Reserve-A-legacy-of-hope-for-conservation-and-sustainable-development.aspx#Comments 0 https://guatemala.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8784&ModuleID=18444&ArticleID=24129 https://guatemala.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=24129&PortalID=115&TabID=8784 https://guatemala.wcs.org/es-es/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/24129/35-Years-of-the-Maya-Biosphere-Reserve-A-legacy-of-hope-for-conservation-and-sustainable-development.aspx 35 years ago, Guatemala took a historic step with the creation of the Maya Biosphere Reserve (MBR), the green heart of Mesoamerica and an invaluable sanctuary for biodiversity, the sustainable livelihoods of many communities, and the cultural legacy of our region. With more than 2.1 million hectares, it is the largest protected area in the country, home to iconic species such as jaguars, tapirs, and macaws. However, today it faces critical threats that endanger its integrity.  Wed, 05 Feb 2025 22:40:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:24129