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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
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Joshua Vela
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Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Joshua Vela
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Join our Wild Club today! By scheduling a recurring monthly gift, you will increase your impact on Galapagos conservation.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
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You can support our research and conservation projects by adopting one of the Galapagos species.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF