Involving local people in the conservation of the critically endangered freshwater turtle Dermatemys mawii in southern Mexico
Abstract:
The Central American river turtle Dermatemys mawii is one of the most endangered species in the world, and continues to decline. In Mexico, this turtle is legally protected but, in the rural areas where it is found, local people are not aware of why it is important to conserve it. This study confirmed that D. mawii inhabits lakes in southern Mexico, and that these areas are among the last refuges for this species inside and outside protected areas in the wild. A lack of knowledge about its endangered status among local people means that a strategy of environmental education is needed.
Año de publicación:
2021
Keywords:
- Southern Mexico
- Central American river turtle
- Dermathemys mawii
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Tipo de documento:
Article
Estado:
Acceso restringido
Áreas de conocimiento:
- Servicios ecosistémicos
Áreas temáticas de Dewey:
- Aritmética

Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible:
- ODS 15: Vida de ecosistemas terrestres
- ODS 17: Alianzas para lograr los objetivos
- ODS 4: Educación de calidad
