Lacandona Rainforest

Tropical rainforestMexico

CountryMexico

Area13,000 km2

TypeTropical rainforest

Key SpeciesJaguar, scarlet macaw, howler monkey

About Lacandona Rainforest

The last great tropical forest in North America. Home to the Lacandon Maya. Over 1,500 tree species. The Lacandon Maya have been its guardians for 1,000+ years. Losing 6% per year to cattle ranching.

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