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“Cats are a very serious problem; they eat anything that moves (…). I've seen them in very remote parts of the archipelago, in northwest Isabela, eating fish left behind by sea lions, attacking lizards and iguanas, and hunting in mangrove trees on remote islands. They can survive on little food for long periods of time and are elusive, difficult to control,” he says.

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My group is made up of Estephanie, Gabriel, Jeanfranco, Fátima, and we are a group of friends. We live in Quito and are looking to learn more about environmental issues and get involved in finding solutions to the problem.

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The problem we are going to discirbe is the invasion of species in Galápagos, which is a problem that affects the flora and fauna of the place and also has negative effects on the lifestyle of the inhabitants.

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Invasive species are the main threat to the biodiversity of the Galapagos. Their presence is linked to population growth, tourism, and maritime and air transport, driven by islanders' demand for resources. The main invasive species are pigs, goats, and chickens brought in for food, species such as domestic dogs and cats brought in for company, and many ornamental plants introduced to create gardens.

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Rats also threaten birds. On other islands, Rivas points out, it's possible to see how controlling invasive rats is helping bird populations recover.

However, feral domestic animal populations on the islands also threaten biodiversity, especially cats due to their adaptability and hunting instinct.

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Las especies invasoras, como las hormigas, ratas y gatos, ponen en peligro los ecosistemas de Galápagos - Noticias Ambientales

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Consecuencias de las especies invasoras en las islas Galápagos. Aprende sobre el impacto ecológico de la introducción de animales y plantas.

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The solutions we have investigated have been the support of the government which has implemented various programs and protocols for the elimination of invasive species to solve the problems.

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The Ecuadorian government has offered various solutions, including the dispersion of rat poison using drones and the implementation of a tool that will strengthen the first barrier to preventing the entry of invasive species.

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Native and endangered species are threatened by invasive predators

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To combat these threats, the Galapagos National Park implemented, for the first time, a drone-based poison dispersal program, in conjunction with the NGO Island Conservation, which advises the park on the control of introduced species. This technology saved time and resources, serving the fauna and flora of this important biodiversity refuge.

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Erradican ratas invasoras en Galápagos con la ayuda de drones

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Las ratas invasoras no son una novedad en Galápagos. "Fueron introducidas con los primeros navegantes que circunnavegaron esta zona. Empezaron a colonizar sobre todo islas pobladas y hoy están distribuidas ampliamente", cuenta Danny Rueda, Director de Ecosistemas del Parque Nacional. El problema es que estas ratas, sobre todo las negras y las café, las más [...]

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Galápagos cuenta con nueva tecnología para prevenir el ingreso de especies invasoras

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Galápagos cuenta con nueva tecnología para prevenir el ingreso de especies invasoras |

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We created a photographic evidence section to show our effort and the progress of our teamwork.

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“Native species first, invasive species never"

Our final message is to understand the importance of the biodiversity of flora and fauna, respect it and help conserve it, since apart from being living beings that deserve to live in optimal conditions, they are the representation of our region.

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Our tips for solving this problem for both residents and tourists are to respect the government's rules about not bringing species to the islands.

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Remember to take care of our ecosystems by respecting their rules so that their wildlife can enjoy their habitat and live a full life.

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Remember to take care of our ecosystems by respecting their rules so that their wildlife can enjoy their habitat and live a full life.