Mexico is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, home to over 200,000 species of plants and animals. Its varied ecosystems, including deserts, rainforests, and coral reefs, support a wide range of life. Notable regions include the Sierra Madre mountains and the Yucatán Peninsula, which host unique species found nowhere else. The country is recognized for its rich marine biodiversity, particularly in the Gulf of California and the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Conservation efforts are crucial to protect endangered species like the Mexican gray wolf and the Vaquita, a small porpoise facing extinction.