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Terminalia catappa L.
Species Database Terminalia catappa L.
Andres Cruz
IMPORTANT NOTICE

Important notice from the Charles Darwin Foundation: Fake Publication Alert

Important Notice

Important notice from the Charles Darwin Foundation: Fake Publication Alert

Columba livia Gmelin, 1789
Species Database Columba livia Gmelin, 1789
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
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.

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.

Pelayo Salinas de León/CDF
The ocean of the past is why we should have hope

Dive into a powerful reflection on ocean decline—and the surprising places where hope still thrives. This story journeys from centuries-old seas teeming with life to today’s threatened oceans, revealing why Galápagos remains a living window into the past. Discover why witnessing these wonders fuels the fight to protect our blue planet.

Lactuca sativa L.
Species Database Lactuca sativa L.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF