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 was designed to test each of these premises. In closing, I will propose that strong conservation 

 measures be enacted to protect the wild animals at X-Hazil Sur and the cultural traditions of the Maya 

 hunters that use these species. 



Maya and Spanish Terms 

 One of the challenges that accompany working in a different culture is being able to translate 

 specific terms into your native language. During this study, many Maya and Spanish terms were 

 learned for gardens, vegetation, and wildlife that did not have equal counterparts in English. In order 

 to enhance clarity, maintain the Maya and Spanish sense of the term, and avoid lengthy and ambiguous 

 English translations in this paper, several Maya and Spanish terms were retained and italicized (e.g., 

 huaya). 



