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Island Conservation
Inside Unmanned Systems highlights advancements in drone technology that are making it possible for Island Conservation and others to increase the scale and pace of restoration and protect wildlife. In recent years, drone technology has rapidly transformed and become more accessible across the board. Equipped with specialized cameras and increased carrying-capacity, drones are being used […]
BBC Wildlife shares the release of 1,436 Galápagos Land Iguanas by the Directorate of Galápagos National Park (DPNG) and Island Conservation. After a 180 year absence, Galápagos Land Iguanas are once again roaming free on Santiago Island. These important seed-dispersers were last recorded on the island in 1838 by Abel du Petit-Thouars and by Charles […]
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 […]