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
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
Over 50-thousand people have visited our MayanToons website
Alejandra Valenzuela works every month to document web statistics. Readership varies between 3,470 to average of over 4-thousand, and peaked in December 2022 with 9,596 viewers. These are unique hosts count; not hits. Hits is an exaggerated number that we
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
Beauty and susceptibility of bromeliads Tillandsia brachycaulos Schldl. – Gallo
The genus Tillandsia is the largest of the Bromeliaceae family. They are characterized by having various adaptations that allow them to deal with water scarcity. They have several leaves, bracts and sepals very grouped, which allows them to create "tanks"
The creators of the forest: the dispersers
Have you ever wondered how a forest is formed? It’s thanks to many factors, both biotic and abiotic. Certain climatic conditions, soil quality, water and the role of different species are necessary. However, one of the most important creators of forests are
How avocados are born?
The avocado, Persea sp., is one of the most coveted fruits in the world, it’s native to Mesoamerica, where evidence of its cultivation dating from 1,500 years BC is found. It has more than 400 varieties and is cultivated in
Amaranth
Helping people change eating habits to significantly improve health with fruits and vegetables Mayan fruits, vegetables, leaves, roots have potential to improve your health The mother of one of our student interns has been ill for several months. Twice an ambulance had
Water Lily
Learning about the white water lily; one of the most common flowers shown in Classic Maya murals, sculptures, and vase paintings, as background for comic book characters Why is there a Mayan “water lily Jaguar”? It is well documented that jaguars have
Cacao Trees
I was able to learn about Mayan cacao by raising cacao trees in my own garden in Guatemala, plus visiting cacao plantations in Soconusco and Tabasco Personal experience with chocolate and cacao trees, in Mexico and Guatemala We will have cacao characters