environment
March 14, 2026
Woman and Nature
Promoting economic and sustainable alternatives in harmony with Mother Earth, the Good Government, through the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, MARENA, conducted an accompaniment visit to protagonist Yessenia Talavera.
TL;DR
- Exotic Fauna S.A., a family business owned by Yessenia Talavera, breeds 26 species of amphibians and reptiles.
- The business exports over 10,000 animals annually to the United States, Japan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and China.
- The initiative provides employment for five families and contributes to Nicaragua's economy.
- Twice a year, over 120 specimens are released into the Chocoyero El Brujo Natural Reserve.
- The article highlights the growing role of women in generating economic opportunities and protecting natural resources.