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More than 500 years ago, beneath what is now the historic centre of Mexico City, Mexica priests placed an extraordinary animal inside a carefully constructed ritual deposit. The animal was a female Mexican wolf . She was elderly, had suffered severe osteoarthritis, and appears to have received substantial care during her lifetime. In death, however, she was transformed into something very different. Her body was adorned with turquoise mosaic ear ornaments, greenstone beads, shell ornaments and gold bells. Around her were sacrificial knives, birds, marine animals, shells, corals, fish, crabs and other creatures.  The entire deposit was then sealed beneath the ceremonial precinct of Tenochtitlan, the Mexica capital. The burial is known as Offering 125 of the Templo Mayor. For years, researchers could not establish whether the animal was a domestic dog or a Mexican wolf. More recent work has identified her as a Mexican wolf (Canis lupus baileyi), adding another dimension to an already...

Mexico pledges World Cup safety after shooting at ancient pyramids : Gunman shoots Canadian woman dead at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids, 13 injured. Here’s a clear summary of the recent shooting in Mexico making headlines On 20 April 2026, a gunman opened fire at the Teotihuacán pyramids, a major tourist site near Mexico City.  One person (a Canadian tourist) was killed and around 13 others were injured, including people from several countries. Reports indicate he was influenced by extremist ideas and past mass shootings (like Columbine). Who was he? Identified as a 27-year-old Mexican man (Julio César Jasso). Authorities say he acted alone and had planned the attack in advance. Where did it happen? The attacker shot from the Pyramid of the Moon, targeting tourists. It happened at one of the country’s most visited historical landmarks, making it especially shocking. Aftermath:  The gunman later killed himself at the scene. The site was temporarily closed, and security is being...