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Mexico announced the creation of 20 new areas protected which involve 13 states, as well as the Gulf of Mexico and California, and include national parks, sanctuaries and areas protection of flora and fauna.The measure was made official despite the fact that, from 2016 to today, Mexican environmental agencies have suffered significant cuts in funding.This is an absolutely relevant area, large in every way 2.3 million hectares, an area practically equivalent to the entire territory of the Lombardy region.The new areas will preserve ecologically important habitats and marine areas for several species, including whale sharks (Rhincodon typus), Mexican prairie dogs (Cynomys mexicanus) and jaguars (Panthera onca).They will also help safeguard coral reefs and areas of cultural significance to indigenous communities. The national park Bajos del Norte, in the Gulf of Mexico, will be the largest of the new protected areas.It will have a surface area of ​​1,304,114 he...