Nature - Flora & Fauna

I would like to visit Belize as a volunteer

Wed, Jan 14, 2015 wildtracks, volunteer nature, animals 0 1 6315 0 / 5 (0 Vote(s))

I would like to visit Belize as a volunteer and unfortunately I can't find any web sites and pages regarding my question. May be you have any information regarding this possibility-any sites or organisations. Preferable sphears-animals and wildlife. ... Read More

Keeping Belize Wild

Thu, Dec 17, 2015 0 1 18501 0 / 5 (0 Vote(s))

By Dr. Marisa Tellez IUCN/SSC-Crocodile Specialist Group’s Vice Regional Chair, Latin America Belize is a melting pot of magnificent and unique creatures. From the graceful swimming manatees, to the beautiful aeronautical macaws to the majesti... Read More

Manatee rescue, contacts in Belize City

Mon, Dec 15, 2014 manatees, stranded, resceue, contacts 0 1 9600 0 / 5 (0 Vote(s))

Tonight as soon as the last flights from Maya and Tropic left the Municipality Airport, we did a sweep of the new runway in progress, looking for any signs of a young manatee seen too close to shore last week, by airport employees. (expecting to find... Read More

My sterling silver rings are all blackened, courtesy of sargassum! How do I get them clean?

Mon, Jul 25, 2022 0 2 2513 3 / 5 (1 Vote(s))

Boil in baking soda water and 2 small balls of foil. ORPolish with Toothpaste. Read More

Sea Urchins and Sea Cucumbers: Request for Harvest Data/Information

Thu, Nov 13, 2014 harvest, belize, sea cucumbers, urchins 0 2 21949 3 / 5 (1 Vote(s))

I'm looking for, and interested in, any information you could direct me to on current laws regarding the harvest of sea urchins and sea cucumbers in Belize. The last time I was down there in 2010, it seemed the government of Belize had legalized the ... Read More

Seafood Guide to Belize

Tue, Apr 16, 2013 belize, Closed seasons, banned catches, size and catch limits, Special laws, permits 0 2 28387 5.33 / 5 (3 Vote(s))

Seafood Guide to Belize: Closed seasons, banned catches, size and catch limits, Special laws and permits. Why you Should Care. Fisheries Stocks are declining globally the ocean is not the unlimited resource we once thought it was. Many Scient... Read More

What is the difference between a Doctor Fly and and Bot Fly? and how do you identify them?

Tue, Mar 8, 2016 0 14 33966 6.35 / 5 (20 Vote(s))

The human Bot fly attaches its larvae to mosquitos and when they bite the human the larvae in inserted into the human, and it is hairy. You will never be bitten by a bot fly, you get eggs deposited on your skin by a visiting mosquito that quickly hat... Read More

What is the nature of the plants and animals on the island?

Sun, Jul 22, 2007 wildlife, mangrove, sea, life, fish, turtle, lizard, crocodile, ocelot, deer, pig, bird, ray, shark field, guide, mosquito, mammals, invertebrates, plant 0 3 15108 4.45 / 5 (11 Vote(s))

Wildlife: Jaguars and ocelots are to be found in the forest regions of the mainland. Naturally, conditions in inhabited areas is completely safe. Insect life is what can be expected in a subtropical climate. Lots of lizards on Ambergris Caye! Amberg... Read More

When is the Mosquito Season in Belize?

Tue, Jun 11, 2013 belize, mosquito, season 0 6 41092 4 / 5 (17 Vote(s))

The mosquito season starts about the start of rainy season, say June 1 or so. When the rainy season is upon us, along with it comes showers of mosquitoes too! These annoying tiny blood suckers do not discriminate anyone as they bite anyone and ... Read More

Young flamboyant trees losing leaves

Wed, Nov 23, 2016 0 5 8001 5.5 / 5 (4 Vote(s))

I have 2 young flamboyant trees that are constantly losing leaves, as if they were being attacked by wee wee ants. But I see no evidence of these pests in the area. Also many of the remaining leaves are yellow. Any suggestions to help? The trees are ... Read More

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