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Conservationists Explore New Approaches to Saving Amphibians from Chytrid Fungus

Chytrid fungus has contributed to the decline of amphibian species worldwide, but novel approaches could help prevent the extinction of many threatenes species. Amphibians are an incredibly diverse group with over 6,600 described species worldwide. Unfortunately, in recent decades, many of these beloved species are vanishing. Over 100 species have been driven to extinction and […]

Written by on April 6, 2019

Fernandina Giant Tortoise Rediscovered in the Galápagos

The Fernandina Tortoise was previously thought to be extinct, but recent sightings of a female provide renewed hope for conservation of the species. The Fernandina Tortoise (Chelonoidis phantasticus), a magnificent species found in the Galápagos was previously thought to be extinct. However, a sighting has just been confirmed by the government of Ecuador after for the first […]

Written by on February 23, 2019

Threatened Galápagos Land Iguanas Return to Santiago Island En-Masse After 180-Year Absence

Reintroduction of Galápagos Land Iguanas helps restore Santiago Island’s ecological health and protect this important population. Press Release, 8 January 2019 Contact: Claudio Uribe, Island Conservation, Director of Communications.claudio.uribe@islandconservation.orgResources: photos, interviews The Directorate of Galápagos National Park (Dirección del Parque Nacional Galápagos – DPNG) and the international nonprofit organization Island Conservation reintroduced 1,436 Galápagos Land […]

Written by on January 8, 2019

Entrevista de Radio Ag Update con Heath Packard

Heath Packard, Director de Marketing y Comunicaciones de Island Conservation, comparte la historia de IC, los beneficios de la remoción de especies invasoras en islas y el futuro de las erradicaciones, en una entrevista con Michael Olson en Ag Update. Transcripción en español: Rosemary: 44 minutos después de las 8 am, es un lunes por […]

Written by on June 7, 2017

The Loss of the San Cristóbal Vermilion Flycatcher Marks the First Recorded Galápagos Endemic Bird Extinction. How Can We Prevent the Next One?

The San Cristóbal Vermilion Flycatcher, a bird species endemic to the Galápagos Islands, has gone extinct.  The Galápagos Islands are famous for their incredibly high biodiversity. Are they at risk of becoming famous for high extinction rates? The San Cristóbal Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus dubius) used to fly, sing, forage, and build nests on San Cristóbal Island of the Galápagos […]

Written by on October 27, 2016

Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos – Photo Gallery

SANTA CRUZ ISLAND, GALÁPAGOS – Darwin, a golden Labrador retriever, was rescued after he was unable to complete a service dog training program and black Labrador Neville was saved from a shelter. Now both dogs are paying it forward and saving other wildlife from destructive, invasive Giant African Snails in the Galápagos Islands. “Invasive Giant […]

Written by on January 4, 2015

Pinzon Island, Galapagos – Photo Gallery

Pinzón Island (also called Duncan Island) is approximately 4,500 acres (1,800 ha), with a maximum altitude of 1,503 feet (458 m), and marks the geographical center of the Galápagos Archipelago. Plaza Sur Island is small (30 acres/12 ha) but biologically significant. Both islands are uninhabited and are fully within the Galápagos National Park. Access is restricted to […]

Written by on January 4, 2015