Mexico has a good topography and have a different kind of climate which leads the country to have a wide variety of flora and fauna. Indeed, a traveler can see many things such as mountains, jungles, coral reefs and crystal clear ocean waters.

The wildlife in Mexico is rich and breathtaking; beyond thirty thousand flowering plants grow there, like orchids, frangipani, magnolia, bougainvillea and a whole lot more.

Of course, cactus is the plant which is associated with Mexico. You will find more than 89 species of Cacti family growing in the country. A fascinating fact is that the existing name of Mexico City was Tenochtitlan, which means ‘place of the sacred cactus’ in ancient Aztec’s language who lived in it.

In Mexico, you can also find several thousands of species of insects, the moth species and butterfly alone already reached more than two thousand. A number of the most fascinating butterfly species that might be found in this area are the Tropical Buckeye, Two-Barred Flasher, Giant Sickle-wing and countless other.

Roughly a thousand species of birds nest, raise their chicks, and exist all through the year in Mexico. In Mexico, the common species of birds that will commonly encounter are macaws, parrots, ibis, toucans, flamingos and humming birds.

On the list of most prized along with most attractive birds whose feathers Maya, Aztec and other Mesoamerican civilizations put to use as ornaments and also in events is the quetzal. Right now this bird is rare and it’s at risk to extinction. They even envisioned some of their deities being dressed in a decoration composed of its feathers.

Apart from that, the marine life of Mexico is also diverse. A lot of travelers head to Mexico each and every year to get an opportunity to swim together with the dolphins, sea lions, giant sea turtles and the whale sharks. The diversity of marine life does not stop there – Giant mantas, barracuda, sardines, swordfish and mackerel are some of the sea creatures which compose a small part of the rich marine wildlife of Mexico.

All through the winter, an endless number of migrating gray whales are visible on their path from the Bering Sea to their feeding and also breeding grounds. These giants can become up to 52 feet long and can weigh as much as 36 tons. In groups and to their feeding ground these animals swim which is surely something not to be missed seeing.

Hardly ever, but if you get lucky, you can see the West Indian Manatee in the lagoons of Sian Ka’an, however these large sea mammals are unusual, therefore finding them is without a doubt based on luck. These are large, gray mammal animals that could grow up to 14 ft. long. They’ve got very fascinating paddle-like limbs as well as tail.

In regards to land wildlife in Mexico, the diversity is wonderful at the same time. Various kinds of reptiles for instance crocodiles, turtles and spine-tailed iguana live in the Yucatan Peninsula’s lakes, rivers as well as forest.

Various other land animals such as puma, lynx, ocelot, jaguar, monkeys, tapirs, bears and wolves are wanted to be seen by most tourists. Encountering most of these animals in the wilderness tend to be perilous, hence the ultimate way to spot them is by staying on the marked paths and to have an expert guide who is informed about the territory as well as has learned how to protect you from a mad animal if perhaps the situation necessitates it.

Though Mexico’s wildlife is diverse yet industrialization, urbanization as well as pollution have taken their toll. In an effort to preserve and protect the land and seas of Mexico, most areas are protected and are made into reserve so that future generations can enjoy clean and fresh environment which we are enjoying today.

If you’re interested in Mexican wildlife you can find more info on Mexico Travel Blogs. See Mexico wildlife diversity for more on Mexico’s wildlife.

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