Home

Results

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Nannopodellus purpurescens Chamberlin 1924
Philornis downsi, an invasive fly.
Following the trail of a natural enemy

Scientists in Galápagos are tracing the origin of the invasive avian vampire fly to find a safe, long-term solution. This story follows a decade-long scientific journey into biological control—where patience, precaution, and nature itself may offer new hope for endemic birds on the brink.

Our scientists welcome the German government’s support to fight invasive species in the Galapagos
Juan Manuel Garcia-CDF
Yolanda Kakabadse appointed President of the Board of the Charles Darwin Foundation
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Striatella hustedtiana Patrick
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Asperiscala indistincta (Sowerby, 1844)
Creagrus furcatus (Néboux, 1846)
Species Database Creagrus furcatus (Néboux, 1846)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Cellaria veleronis Osburn, 1950
Biodiversity of Galapagos exhibited in Quito
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Sphagnum cuspidatum var. serrulatum (Schlieph.) Schlieph.
Letters from the Library: A green heart
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Halecium washingtoni Nutting, 1901
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Syrrhopodon parasiticus (Brid.) Besch.
Intercultural exchange between Japan and Galápagos
Science and tourism joining forces for the conservation of Galapagos
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Pylopaguropsis teevana (Boone, 1932)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Avulavirus Paramyxovirus-I
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Mycoplasma gallisepticum Edward & Kanarek 1960 (Approved Lists 1980)
Joshua Vela
Our Donors

Meet the donors that are supporting the Charles Darwin Foundation's vital science and conservation work.

Juan Manuel García-CDF
Changing Attitudes towards Plastic Pollution through art projects in Galapagos