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Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Urophorus humeralis (Fabricius, 1798)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Rhipicephalus microplus (Canestrini, 1888)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Teleophrys cristulipes Stimpson, 1860
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Dichogaster affinis (Michaelsen, 1890)
Juan Manuel Garcia-CDF
Giant tortoise conservation

Giant tortoises are emblems of Galapagos. They are critical ecosystem engineers and they are also important for the local economy. Yet all 12 species of Galapagos Giant Tortoises are of conservation concern. Our work focuses on conserving these gentle giants through research and education.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Cadra cautella (Walker, 1863)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Periplaneta americana (Linnaeus, 1758)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Cylindrodesmus hirsutus Pocock, 1889
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Halopteris alternata (Nutting, 1900)
Cucumis sativus L.
Species Database Cucumis sativus L.
Beta vulgaris L.
Species Database Beta vulgaris L.
Chelonoidis porteri es la especie más abundante de tortugas gigantes de la Isla Santa Cruz. Posee una población aproximada de alrededor de 6000 a 10000 individuos distribuidos en diversos ecosistemas hacia el sudoste de la isla
Galapagos Giant Tortoises: A journey through their shells
From Galapagos to Madagascar: A journey to save tortoises
Paúl Mayorga-CDF
Urban and rural restoration

While a mere 3% of the Galapagos Islands are home to people, our presence in this small fraction of the archipelago has put the native vegetation at risk. Our restoration program in urban and rural areas engages the local community in conservation and restoration efforts to secure the long-term health of these unique ecosystems.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Ambigolimax valentianus (Férussac, 1821)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Anthidium vigintiduopunctatum Friese
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Acrotrichis discolouroides Johnson, 1969
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Dermestes carnivorus Fabricius, 1775
General Assembly 2019
We’ve been on Isabela for 1.5 Years!