description Laguna del Tigre Overview
Laguna del Tigre National Park lies in northern Guatemala within the Maya Biosphere Reserve and protects a broad landscape of wetlands, seasonally flooded savannas, lagoons, rivers, and lowland tropical forest. The area is also recognized under the Ramsar Convention for its internationally important wetland habitats. It supports wildlife associated with both freshwater and forest ecosystems, while facing pressure from fire, land conversion, settlement, and illegal resource extraction.
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Where is Laguna del Tigre National Park?
The park lies in Petén in northern Guatemala and forms part of the Maya Biosphere Reserve. It protects wetlands, lagoons, rivers, flooded savannas, and lowland tropical forest.
Why is Laguna del Tigre recognized under the Ramsar Convention?
Its extensive freshwater wetlands provide habitat for fish, reptiles, mammals, and migratory and resident birds. Ramsar recognition identifies it as a wetland of international importance.
What animals are protected in Laguna del Tigre?
The park provides habitat for jaguars, Baird's tapirs, Morelet's crocodiles, monkeys, and numerous waterbirds. The mixture of open wetlands and tropical forest supports both aquatic and terrestrial species.
What threats does Laguna del Tigre face?
The park has faced cattle ranching, fires, illegal settlement, deforestation, and other forms of land conversion. Its remote location within the Maya Biosphere Reserve makes enforcement and long-term habitat protection difficult.
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