Mexico Animals and Vegetation
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Mexico stands out with its variety of flora and fauna. It results from the breadth of the country and the diversity of the natural conditions – starting from the snowy peaks of volcanoes, deserts, tropical forests to fertile agricultural areas. North of Mexico is typical of giant cactus, of which there is inexhaustible range. Agave also grows here, which is used to make tequila. Cotton thrives here as well. There is typical tropical flora in the south – especially different kinds of palm trees entwined with creepers. Mainly sugarcane, corn, cacao, coffee and palm oil are grown here.
Observing of Animals
In Mexico you can often encounter iguanas or Monitor lizard. Ordinary coatis are begging for food at tourist attractions. In residues of Yucatan and Chiapas jungle live jaguar.
Interesting vegetation
Cacti: Mexico is famous for its cacti, especially in the northern half of the country, where desert and semi-desert vegetation predominate. You will find more than 300 species of cacti in the famous Sonoran Desert, which extends into the USA. The most famous is the Saguaro species, which reaches an impressive sixteen meters. Then you will find agaves, prickly pears and other types of Mangroves: you will find mainly on the Yucatan. Tropical forest: its remains can be found mainly in the state of Chiapas.
