New discovery gives hope for saving the critically endangered pink iguana
As part of the actions of the “Galapagos Initiative” and as a result of joint expeditions between the Galapagos National Park Directorate (GNPD) and the Galapagos Conservancy, among other aspects of the natural history of the pink iguana (Conolophus marthae), we recorded, both when the nesting season occurs and the location of the nesting areas […]
Galápagos Conservancy Remains Alert to Animal Health Emergency in Ecuador
In Ecuador, the first case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5 (HPAI) was reported in November 2022. It affected wild birds and poultry in particular. To contain this highly contagious virus, the Ecuadorian government declared the country a national emergency for 90 days. 180,000 birds were killed. As part of efforts to stop the spread […]
Galápagos Conservancy’s Rewilding of Giant Tortoises Recognized in New Book
The new book, “” by Millie Kerr (wildlife journalist) takes readers on an international exploration of innovative conservation initiatives led by passionate conservationists to save some of the most endangered species in the world. Millie argues strongly for “rewilding,” a radical new approach in wildlife conservation that seeks to prevent the decline of species and […]