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 minuscule gecko bleu retrouve sa place dans les forets tanzaniennes

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Le gecko nain turquoise de Tanzanie a failli disparaitre sous la pression du commerce d’animaux exotiques. Aujourd’hui, ses effectifs remontent grace a l’interdiction du commerce international et aux actions menees localement, avec pres de 100 000 arbres invasifs retires et une forte baisse des incendies de foret.

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