Meet the 5 Felines of Guatemala
Here we will show you some differences, Color, Food, Habitat and among others. Our goal at MayanToons is to teach children and parents the importance of conserving these 5 Felines and other animals that we illustrate in books and animated videos
Bats, not villains but ecological superheroes
Bats are one of the most misunderstood and feared animals because they have been negatively categorized by society as dangerous, harmful and bloodthirsty animals. It is true that, as with any wild animal, we must keep our distance to prevent them
What can we do to help our planet by recycling, reusing, and reducing?
Everybody speaks about the importance of being eco-friendly and helping our planet by using less water, recycling, and taking care of our plants and animals. But, do you actually know that we throw amazing amounts of pounds in the trash
How to differentiate the native palms of Guatemala?
Palms are plants that grow mostly in warm places. This means that they cannot be found in every country around the world. In that sense, the tropical weather of Guatemala has made it possible that a remarkable amount of different
A Young Spark of Action
Nature is our home, well-being, health, livelihood, culture, and inspiration, so we must take care of the environment and biodiversity that surrounds us. On the occasion of the celebration of the International Youth Day this August 12, I believe that it's important to
8 things you can do today to help the environment
Did you know that… Sea levels and global temperatures rise every year, making it difficult for humans and nature to adapt. Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent. Habitats from rainforests to wetlands are being damaged due to human expansion
Social Media, Illustration and Graphic design: Tools for a change
Since the UN (United Nations) announced that we have 7 years to stop climate change, and how greenhouse gas emissions have doubled in the last few years, we have seen in social media a boom in topics of environmental issues,
What is happening in the largest lake in Guatemala?
Most of the time people talk about how Guatemala has incomparable landscapes, how its forests and bodies of water are impressive, and how culture contributes to tourism in the country. But, what happens in the daily life of those who
Christmas presents for Boys and Girls
(cute, ecofriendly and handcrafted) It’s getting closer that time of the year where some people demonstrate love and appreciation to their loved ones giving presents but kids, they may be the ones who enjoy this activity the most! As parents, older
My first field trip and the discovery of a Savannah
As part of the MayanToons Team, it is fundamental to keep the right references and have inspiration resources. Most of the time we use the photographs taken by the team during field trips just as the fundamental information about the