Tag: Wildlife Conservation
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Patrick Hemingway: The Last Son of a Literary Giant and a Guardian of Wild Africa
Patrick Hemingway, noted writer, wildlife conservationist, and last surviving son of Nobel laureate Ernest Hemingway, has died at age 97. From privileged beginnings to transformative conservation work in Africa and his stewardship of his father’s literary legacy, Patrick led an extraordinary life of adventure, intellect, and integrity. This article charts his journey through continents, conservation…
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Reviving the Yellow Iguanas: The Fight Against Invasive Species at Cartago Bay, Isabela Island @savegalapagos
At Cartago Bay on Isabela Island, the population of yellow iguanas faced near-extinction due to invasive species like feral dogs. Thanks to the Galápagos National Park Directorate’s aggressive eradication efforts and an iguana breeding program, over 500 juvenile iguanas were successfully reintroduced by the early 2000s, marking a significant victory for conservation.
