Yuscaran Honduras

The Wild Cat Jaguarundi

Jaguarundi is an interesting feline. It is unlike any other cat in its appearance, resembling an otter, with its small head, short rounded ear, elongated body and tail supported by small legs. Rightly, it has often been called ‘Otter cat’. It may weigh from six to twenty pounds and is around forty inches long – excluding a twenty inch tail.

Unlike most other felines, the Jaguarundi, Puma Yaguarondi, has a completely uniformly colored coat. Cubs are spotted at birth like those of lions, but with time the spots disappear to give a coloration ranging from grayish brown to red. Previously the color variations were attributed to unique species of this cat – but now it is understood that they are a normal trait of the Jaguarundi – with different colored cubs found in the same litter. Genetically the Jaguarundi resembles the Jaguar and the Cougar, with a similar chromosomal number.

Though highly adaptable, the natural habitat of this wild cat is dense forest and shrub area. It is an adept fish hunter and is usually found near water courses. Birds are frequently preyed upon, as are rodents, small reptiles, frog and domestic poultry – something that often brings conflict with farmers. It’s a good tree climber and a diurnal hunter. The predatory profile varies according to habitat as does its color – with paler variations found more in dry open areas and darker color seen in cats living in thickly forested parts.

Predominantly found in Mexico and South America, Jaguarundi has been seen in Texas, New Mexico and Florida. Various subspecies are recognized – based upon geographical distribution.

Puma Yaguarondi Armeghinoi – Chile and Argentina

Puma Yaguarondi Cacomitli – Mexico and Texas

Puma Yaguarondi Eyra – Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay

Puma Yaguarondi Fossata – Honduras and Mexico

Puma Yaguarondi Melantho – Brazil and Peru

Puma Yaguarondi Panamensis – Ecuador and Nicaragua

Puma Yaguarondi Tolteca – Arizona and Mexico

Puma Yaguarondi Yaguarondi – Guyana and the Amazon

Predominantly a solitary predator, Jaguarundi may be seen to travel in pairs or come together in bringing up of the young. The average litter size is one to four, born after a pregnancy lasting for nearly two and a half months. The young are introduced to regular food at six weeks and gain maturity at around two years. In captivity Jaguarundi has been known to live for up to fifteen years. In the wild the Jaguarundi is seldom sought for its fur – something that’s fortunately not in high demand amongst traders. The primary danger to this unique wild cat is through deforestation and habitat destruction – largely due to human intervention in nature!

About the Author

The author is a blogger about cats and an expert on jaguarundi.

Anyone ever been to Belize in Central America? I didn’t realize it is only 25 years old, it used to be?

called “British Honduras”. English is their primary language. I was just there on a recent cruise. I kind of liked it (we went to the Zoo/Animal Sanctuary), but am still suffering from mosquito and fire ant bites all over my legs!! Guess that is what I get for going on “rainly season” in the jungle in shorts!. Everyone seemed real nice. Anyone have any opinions of the country?

I went there last x mas, it was very relaxing and beautiful. I spent most of my time in Caye Caulker, and then went to Orange walk and Lamanai. I managed to avoid too much mosquito damage by:
1) coating myself in insect repellent the moment the sunset
2) having tea tree oil always handy- it repels insect and makes the itching go away

It was really beautiful overall, but now I am quite scared of the stingrays that lurk around the island of caye caulker constantly!

Yes the people are really nice, if you end up on Caye Caulker, look for the woman passing by the beach in the afternoon selling coconut chocolate pie, or the guy selling amazing brownies and cakes

Deep Sea Animal Life

Reef House Hotel Roatan Honduras

The Reef House offers the best resort experience ever.

Having said that it would be fair to say, I’m not a fan of the over hyped, luxury hotels which are a world away from reality, where guests are cocooned , and could be anywhere in the world. So don’t come to The Reef House Resort Roatan if you are looking for a luxury hotel with night life!!

If you want night-life, crowds & noise, then stay down at the West End of Roatan.

The Reef House is the real thing, a place for diving, and total shoeless relaxation, but with great service and food.

Reef House is located in one of the last traditional water-front villages on Roatan, and is only accessible by boat.

On your way, you’ll pass through the village of Oak Ridge, a vibrant fishing community of friendly locals, whose homes are built on stilts over the water.

Located on the east end & southern side of Roatan, Reef House is constantly washed in cooling trade winds (which conveniently blow the sand flies to the western & more built-up end of the island), and has one of the best diving walls in the Caribbean 100 feet from the water-front bar.

If you want to see photographs of The Reef House resort then go to http://www.worldwidevacationspots.com/articles/13/1/The-Reef-House-Resort-Roatan-Honduras/Page1.html

Certainly one of the highlights of staying at Reef House is the tidal salt water pool, which hosts anywhere from 15-20 hawksbill and green turtles, which are part of an on-going study to discover their habits & range.

You can snorkel with the turtles, and the host of other sea life residing in the pool (including conch, barracuda, octopus, & lots of juvenile fish) any time you desire

The resort is very comfortable if rustic, rooms were clean with window A/C units, ceiling fans & a shady verandah perfect for reading a book on a hot afternoon, and hot water in the private baths.

The food is incredibly good and plentiful. Meals are very sociable, and all take around the table together.

We had King Crab, Lobster, Chicken, steaks on the grill, Salads, and lovely desserts with all types of juices and teas. This is not to forget how good the breakfasts were as well.

The bar is the real centre of the resort, where most of the guests congregated in the evening

The hosts were outstanding. If felt like you were part of the family

The diving was outstanding. The Dive Master David (pronounced Dabeed) was fantastic as was his side kick the boat Captain Choco.

The rental equipment was in great shape well taken care of. However if diving is not your thing, the snorkelers were equally happy, as they frequently saw as much or more than the divers. They also had the option of snorkelling in front of the resort or tagging along on the dive boat.

To summarise, if you want to experience life in a traditional Roatan village, in a clean & comfortable resort, surrounded by natural beauty, friendly staff & guests who share your passion for diving and snorkelling & the beauty of the reef, then Reef House Resort is for you. They offer an incredible experience with hosts who truly care about the island of Roatan, their guests, and the reef.

Reef House is one of those small & comfortable places you keep hoping to find.

If you are looking to dance all night and have breakfast in bed, go somewhere else. If you want to relax, dive, snorkel, swim, read, swap experiences, eat well, and repeat it all the next day, the Reef House is for you.

About the Author

Kelly Wilson loves the Caribbean and writes about it and other destinations for
http://www.worldwidevacationspots.com

Cheapest way to travel from Honduras to Belize?

I am now in La Ceiba Honduras and want to know the cheapest way to travel from where I am to Belize City. I was thinking about taking local buses but would not know how to continue once at the Guatemalan border. What local buses are there that connect from San pedro Sula for example to Guatemala and then Guatemala to Belize. And if the boat is an option from where. And also is it safe

There is only one land crossing from Guatemala to Belize. You’d have to go North to Flores to catch a bus to Belize.

You could catch a local chicken bus from the Guatemalan border to Puerto Barrios, and take the ferry across Rio Dulce to Livingston. I have crossed from Livingston to Stan Creek, Belize by small boat. It is much cheaper and shorter.

Luxury Honduras Travel

A Beauty of the Caribbean Waters: Roatan Island

If you are constantly searching for new exciting locations for scuba diving, Roatan is one of the places you should not avoid. The island of Roatan Honduras, situated in the western Caribbean Sea, is very visited by scuba diving fans because it can offer them everything from great marine life to more practical things such as scuba lessons and certification. Roatan is very well known because of its coral, which is very diverse and can be seen from a short distance. Also in Roatan you can find lots of dive sites that are very close and accessible.

The tourism in Roatan is very well developed therefore if you plan to go there for scuba diving, you will have lots of options to choose from for diving resorts. For reasonable prices, you can benefit from the vacation you want if you go scuba diving in Roatan Honduras. You can benefit from everything such as dive and fishing resorts or spas and retreats; this only depends on your budget. You also have the chance to visit some of the most popular wrecks in the world if you get there for a dive trip. This paradise located in the Bay Islands of Honduras is often named the Caribbean’s best-kept secret.

Scuba diving in Roatan Honduras is surely one of the most stunning experiences considering the fact that its waters offer an unforgettable diversity of sponges, corals and marine life. If you are a beginner and you have never practiced scuba diving before you don’t know what exactly you need for this kind of trip. This is why you should inform yourself and choose a complete tourist package for your vacation for scuba diving in Roatan. You should also benefit from some scuba lessons in order to be ready for swimming around all those creatures that live underwater.

Deciding what destination to visit when it comes to scuba diving is always a difficult task because there are so many extraordinary options. This is also the case once you chose Roatan Honduras for scuba diving. This destination is simply beautiful; it can be considered the perfect place for such a sport. But you also have to choose between the Roatan North East Side Dive Sites, the North Side Dive Sites and the South Side Dive Sites. In what concerns the North Side you can find some popular dive sites such as Canyonlands, which is a series of canyons that allow you to take more than one interesting dive there because they are situated in such a way that they form a maze. However, you should take care; this site is meant only for intermediate and experienced scuba divers.

There are many other locations that are beautiful for scuba diving in Roatan. Take some time and read about them so that you can choose the best place to satisfy your need for adventure. Anyway, you will definitely not regret that you decided to go in vacation for scuba diving in Roatan Honduras.

About the Author

scubish.com has more information about scuba diving in Roatan, thousands of other exiting locations and a large scuba diving forum.

I have honduras money and turkey money, i need to exchange it into american money for a trip today HELP?

the banks take 24 hours, and i leave today, can i convert it at the airport?

Yes u can no problem
Have a good flight
wished i was going with you lol.
Don’t think you get such a good exchange rate but
“Beggars can’t be choosers, ”
as the saying goes

Honduras Mission trip village of Urraco 2010.mp4

A Brief History Of Chocolate

Throughout history, chocolate has captured the hearts of men and women the world over. Chocolate is produced from the seed of cacao, a tropical tree that is native to South America. Cocoa seed has an intensely bitter taste, and thus needs to be fermented first for its flavor to mature. After fermentation, the seeds are dried, then cleaned, and finally roasted. The shells of the seeds are removed, producing what is called cacao nibs, which are then ground and made into liquid. The result is chocolate in liquid form, also called chocolate liquor. The liquor can then be processed further into either cocoa butter or cocoa solids.

Chocolate in Ancient Times

The earliest documented form of chocolate was a beverage known as xocolātl, a Nahuatl (Aztecan dialect) word which means “bitter water,” often flavored with pepper, chile, vanilla, and achiote (or annatto). Xocolātl or xocoatl, was believed to have anti-fatigue properties, probably because of its theobromine content, an alkaloid with mood-elevating effects. In as early as 400 AD, the Mesoamerican peoples including the Aztecs and Maya made chocolate beverages from the seeds of the cacao tree. For the Maya peoples, chocolate was also used in performing ceremonies. The earliest evidence of cacao cultivation dates back to prehistoric times, around 1100 to 1400 BC, in a site somewhere in Puerto Escondido, Honduras. A vessel dating to that era was found by archeologists sometime in November 2007 containing traces of white pulp around the beans of cacao, which was likely fermented for making an alcoholic beverage.

Chocolate as Luxury

Chocolate has also been considered a luxury good and was once used for trading goods. The Aztecs, for instance, used to trade one hundred cacao beans for one turkey and three cacao beans for one piece of fresh avocado. In Europe and South America, cocoa has been used for treating diarrhea. When the Spanish conquered the Aztecs sometime in the late 15th century, it became a favorite of the Spanish Kings and Queens, and soon the demand for chocolate rose. Spanish armies enslaved the Mesoamericans to produce high volumes of cacao. Because of its high cost of importation, only those of royalty and those who were highly connected could afford to buy the expensive chocolate drink. The Spanish soon expanded production and used African workforce. In England during that period, anyone with money could buy chocolate. In 1657, the first chocolate house was opened in London. In 1657 a milk chocolate drink was developed in Jamaica by the physician Hans Sloane and was later sold to the Cadbury brothers.

Chocolate as we Know Today

The chocolate making process remained pretty much the same for hundreds of years from the time it was discovered. During the 1700s, mechanical mills were invented and were used to create hard form chocolates. By the time of the Industrial Revolution, chocolate candy bars today as we know today, were developed. Today, most of the chocolates sold and distributed worldwide combine chocolate with sugar. The three most common types of chocolate candy bars include dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and white chocolate. Still, there are also unsweetened chocolates available in the market, called diabetic chocolate, equally enjoyable and more importantly, healthier.

About the Author

Chris Alleny writes about various subjects including food. For more information on great
chocolates
visit www.ultimatechocolateshoppe.com.

I need geographical history and knowledge if there was any art that came from Honduras for my spanish class?

It would be cool if I could get some detailed information from someone who is either from Honduras or someone who frequently visits please

this some their history way back then. In Honduras they were ruled by the Maya, 1502 Columbus found the country and explored it. THen El Salvador attack Honduras in 1969 and killed over 5,000 people it happen because two thing one because a soccer game and more land. People of north Honduras talked about El Salvador going to attack Honduras. But people in the south thought it was lie. When they attack they burned killed and destroy lot of home in Honduras. But the Honduras fought back and seen Honduras was bigger they were winning the war and El Salvador had to draw or lose everything.

Noam Chomsky – History of US Rule in Latin America

Belize Real Estate – Inevitable Growth?

The headline on the International Living Magazine in December 2007 is straight forward: ‘Belize: buy before the Europeans!’

Amongst the financial crises triggered by the real estate market woos in the US caution is advisable over such a bullish statement. So, what are the reasons for such a headline?

Direct flights from Europe to Belize City will be launched by late 2008. This is major news for Belize and its real estate market. Europeans, armed with their strong currency, will most likely start to travel to this English speaking country in greater numbers. Transit though the U.S will no longer be required for European visitors.

They will come for the classic Caribbean experience, the world class diving, the jungles and rainforests, the Mayan ruins, the waterfalls and rivers. And some will want to stay or retire here; hence real estate dollars are likely to follow close behind.

We could observe this effect of new flight routes on real estate markets before. Wherever Ryanair (Ryaniar is a major European low cost airline) has started flying, the Irish and the British have followed and real estate markets have prospered. This is now called the ‘Ryanair effect’.

Rumor has it that direct flights to Belize from Canada might also start soon.

Real estate is all about timing and right now could be the time to focus in on this stunning country in the Caribbean. Property prices are still well below regional benchmarks.

Let’s look at some of Belize’s characteristics to further elaborate whether the above proposed demand really is valid:

The country is a parliamentary democracy and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations and is located between two rivers. The Belize River flows through the middle of the country. With a Caribbean coastline, the Belize Barrier Reef and the Maya Mountains, there is a diverse countryside with plenty of outdoor recreation. Widespread savannas and wetlands provide a great biodiversity, both marine and terrestrial. The longest living barrier reef in the western hemisphere attracts divers from all around the world to Belize.

This Central American country is a former British Colony also known as British Honduras and has adopted English as native language.

Retirees in Belize can apply for a special status that provides tax breaks on retirement income and extends easy import of household items and furnishings.

The gross domestic product of Belize has grown for the last 30 years. Agriculture, services and manufacturing are the major sectors of this expanding economy.

Belize has the lowest population density in the Central American Region, and one of the lowest in the world. There is room for many people in Belize.

Adding to Belize’s attractions is the cultural and ethnic diversity. There appears to be almost no friction between the harmoniously blended cultures and races. Belize is home to a wide range of ethnicities including Mennonites, Chinese, Mayan, Spanish, Lebanese, and East Indian. There is a great religious tolerance among people in Belize with Christians and Roman Catholics, Taoists, Buddhists, Hinduists and Jehovaha’s Witnesses coexisting harmoniously.

Culture, economy and geography make Belize a desirable place to live. With this Caribbean country becoming more accessible through air travel it seems to be positioned well for significant growth in its economy, in general travel, and eventually, its real estate market.

About the Author

Poyel Nelson is a permanent traveler and recently visited Belize.
Belize Real Estate
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anti-riot weapon can kill a person?

He is a teacher killed in a riot in Honduras the government for the theft of pension funds and Loans to the upper class. The teacher had a head injury caused by a tear gas bomb, a tire print on your stomach. Police say 30 people have died because she ran over when she fell, teachers say that a police car and conducted a others say tear gas hit her head and she fell and some people may be running on it and a vehicle tire as well. What is more likely to be the cause of death?

Most control "non-lethal" crowd are the only mortal if used as directed in relation to the distance to the goal of preventing head and neck, a tear gas etc etc. certainly cause injuries to the head of a person and could reduce, if not immediately fatal.

2010 World Cup Golden Goal 世界杯金球Donovan Forlán Maicon Tshabalala