Nature, Spanish Culture and Language

Saving Wildlife in Guatemala

Our family saw a jungle animal hospital video on Public Television (PBS) and I can’t get it out of my mind. We watched the loving care the Arcas Animal Rescue Center staff veterinarians, employees and volunteers give the wildlife brought to their Peten location in Guatemala. Arcas rescues wildlife from the illegal pet trade. Founded […]

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Mexico, Nature

Happy World Wildlife Day

The United Nations began the tradition of this annual celebration March 3rd, 2013. Today, on the seventh anniversary, is a great time for a wildlife update. Let’s look at the status of a few animals on the World Wildlife Fund endangered list. These three are personal favorites: leopards, orangutans and vaquita porpoises. Amur Leopard: Panthera […]

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Latinas, Spanish Culture and Language

Butterfly Defender Susette Oñate

Susette Oñate is a member of the Dr. Jane Goodall Roots and Shoots National Fellowship Program. This encourages young people, especially youth of color to work in underserved communities around the world. Dr. Goodall’s nonprofit gives grants to youth leaders so they can develop community action programs and empower people. Susette is working in her […]

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