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Carlos Espinosa/CDF
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Species Database Bugula minima Waters, 1909
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Lantana camara L.
Species Database Lantana camara L.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
A Silent Hero: The Australian Ladybug

In the heart of the Galapagos Islands, a tiny, unexpected hero emerged in 2002 that would change the course of conservation. The Australian ladybug (Novius cardinalis), small in size but immensely effective, became a crucial ally in the fight against an invasive insect that threatened to devastate the endemic flora of these islands. This is the story of how science, innovation, and nature itself came together to help preserve one of the most valuable biological treasures on the planet.

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María Igual/ CDF
Conservation Efforts Drive Historic Recovery Signs for the Galápagos Mangrove Finch

Scientists in Galápagos have recorded the most successful breeding season ever for the critically endangered Mangrove Finch, one of the world’s rarest birds. Discover how years of conservation work, innovative nest-protection strategies, and collaboration are offering new hope for this species’ survival in the remote mangrove forests of Isabela Island.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Paspalum distichum L.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Chloris radiata (L.) Sw.