Conservación de la tortuga del desierto y la Reserva de la Biosfera de Mapimí

It is pertinent to note that, despite the work carried out for several years by specialized biologists from Durango,as well as government agencies and residents of the communities surrounding the Mapimí Biosphere Reserve, their preservation efforts for both flora and fauna are insufficient.Additionally, they face the challenge of conserving marine and terrestrial fossils also located in this area.

To prevent the extinction of various animals, we must create a collective consciousness and collaborate in activities such as recovering and cleaning up the garbage left behind by both visitors and residents inside the protected area. Furthermore, we must ensure that the desert tortoise or any other species from the area are not taken from their habitat, whether dead or alive.

There are commendable conservation efforts ranging from the publication of books and brochures to film projects that address the issue promptly.These activities contribute to the preservation of the species.

Paola Stefani La Madrid, cHuDAD DE MExico

If we do not take corrective and preventive actions soon, we will inevitably be condemned to find the desert tortoise only in a thematic museum.

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