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Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Edinson Cárdenas-PNG
Scientists Discover a Novel Herpesvirus in Galapagos Pink Land Iguana

Scientists Discover a Novel Herpesvirus in Galapagos Pink Land Iguana

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Scalesia cordata Stewart
Species Database Scalesia cordata Stewart
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Sida spinosa L.
Arno Cimadom
The Scalesia forest, a hotspot for insect species unique in the world

The Scalesia forest on Santa Cruz Island hosts 150 endemic insect species, representing 21% of those recorded in Galápagos within six studied groups. The research highlights their ecological importance and warns about threats from habitat loss and invasive species, reinforcing the urgent need for restoration and long-term conservation efforts.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF