Once driven toward collapse by the pet trade, Tanzania’s turquoise dwarf gecko is recovering after international trade was banned and local conservation efforts expanded. Communities around Kimboza Forest Reserve have removed nearly 100,000 invasive trees, cut forest fires by about 80%, and restored habitat critical to the species’ survival.
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Ein winziger blauer Gecko erholt sich in Tansanias Waeldern

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Der türkisfarbene Zwerggecko in Tansania wurde durch den internationalen Heimtierhandel stark dezimiert. Nach einem Handelsverbot und jahrelanger Schutzarbeit vor Ort erholen sich die Bestände. Gemeinden haben fast 100’000 invasive Bäume entfernt, Waldbrände um rund 80 Prozent reduziert und wichtigen Lebensraum wiederhergestellt.

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