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.
(c) Isaac Steely

Un pequeno gecko azul se recupera en los bosques de Tanzania

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El gecko enano turquesa de Tanzania estuvo al borde del colapso tras anos de captura para el comercio de mascotas. Hoy sus poblaciones se recuperan gracias a la prohibicion del comercio internacional y al trabajo local de restauracion, que ha eliminado casi 100.000 arboles invasores y reducido los incendios forestales en torno al 80%.

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