Laboratorio de Ecología y Conservación de Fauna Silvestre UNAM

05/05/2026

10/10/2025

06/08/2025

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/11/climate/mass-extinction-animal-species.html

A new paper describes the threatened mass extinction of thousands of animal species around the globe. The authors say that human activities are in large part to blame.

19/12/2024

🐆 ¡Atención amantes de la vida salvaje! 🌿 Descubre los secretos del felino más grande de América en nuestro nuevo episodio de Ecos de la Naturaleza 🎧 En esta emocionante entrega, exploramos el mundo del majestuoso jaguar y su papel fundamental en los ecosistemas. 🌎 🎙️ ¡No te lo puedes perder!

21/11/2024

Giraffe populations are declining at such an alarming rate — from habitat loss, poaching, urbanization and climate change-fueled drought — that US wildlife officials announced a proposal on Wednesday to help protect several of the species.

11/10/2024

Wildlife Wednesday: Why Jaguars Matter 🌏🌿

As apex predators, jaguars play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem health. They help control prey populations and maintain the biodiversity of their habitats. Protecting jaguars means safeguarding entire landscapes and countless other species that call them home.

It's conservationists like DeHaan Finalist Dr. Gerardo Ceballos who have dedicated their careers to protecting jaguars. Some of his conservation highlights?

🌱 Establishment of Mexico's first long-term jaguar conservation program
🌱 Pioneered the creation of vital 'jaguar corridors' to connect isolated populations
🌱 Influenced policy changes, leading to enhanced protection for jaguars and their habitats

Learn more about Dr. Ceballos and other conservation heroes ➡️ bit.ly/3BC0w2F