Author: Idaly Santos
We are most than excited to announce the Rocky Point CUP 2023!
Win a golf cart and many more prizes. Hosted by Islas del Mar on february 25th. The registration deadline is on February 17th do not miss it! Read More
Aniversario de la reserva del pinacate y gran desierto de altar.
10 de junio 22 La reserva de la Biósfera El Pinacate fue designada como Patrimonio Mundial de la humanidad el 10 de junio del 2013 y hoy se cumple su 9no aniversario. Este increíble sitio alberga una gran cantidad de fauna y flora que en conjunto con la investigación, la ciencia, el conocimiento y la […]
Read MoreDía mundial de los océanos
8 de junio 22 Recordando el papel tan importante que desempeñan en nuestra vida cotidiana, el 8 de junio se conmemora el día mundial de los océanos y en Islas del mar nos unimos a la celebración dada su cercanía. Es por ello que estamos comprometidos manteniendo jornadas de limpieza permanentes en los cuerpos de […]
Read MoreDía Mundial del Medio Ambiente
05 de junio del 2022. Se celebra el día Mundial del Medio Ambiente, siendo un día dedicado a implementar acciones para la protección del planeta y el calentamiento global. En Islas del Mar como santuario vivo colaboramos con diversos programas de educación ambiental, como son capacitaciones, talleres, jornadas de limpieza y pláticas con la finalidad […]
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Desert kangaroo rat (Dipodomys deserti)
The desert kangaroo rat (Dipodomys deserti) is a rodent found in desert areas of southwestern North America. It is one of the large kangaroo rats, with a total length greater than 12 inches (30 cm) and a mass greater than 3.2 oz (91 g). Habitat: Desert kangaroo rats are inhabitants of desert areas with sandy […]
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Rock pocket mouse (Chaetodipus intermedius)
The pocket mouse, found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and Mexico, is medium-sized (~18 cm long, ~12-18 g in weight) and has nocturnal habits. Habitat: It usually lives in areas with rocky outcrops, where it burrows to evade its predators. Diet: It feeds mainly on plant seeds. Location: Areas with rocky outcrops […]
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Round tailed ground squirrel (Ammospermophilus leucurus)
It is a species of squirrel from North America, native to northwestern Mexico. It is easy to detect on rocky slopes in arid canyons and on broad sandy plains with thickets. It is an active species throughout the year, except in the northernmost regions of its distribution, where it decreases its activity during the winter. […]
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American Badger (Taxidea taxus)
The American badger is an opportunistic carnivorous mammal with nocturnal habits and is rarely observed in broad daylight. Habitat: The American badger likes to live in open spaces, preferably meadows and bushes where prey such as mice, squirrels or marmots abound. They tend to discard regions with hard soils as this makes it more difficult […]
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Antelope jackrabbit (Lepus alleni)
The antelope hare is a of North American species. The male and female antelope hares are identical in appearance. The antelope hare has a white belly, light grey sides, a black splattered back and an orange coloration on the neck and chest. Habitat: Dry areas (especially in areas with a lot of thicket), they live […]
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