We are saving a species!

🦎 Saving the Manapany Green Gecko: Conservation efforts in the south of Réunion Island! 🌿

Join me in this captivating video about a crucial conservation effort in the south of Réunion Island, more specifically near Manapany, aimed at saving an endangered species of gecko endemic to the region.

🌍 The Manapany Green Gecko: A Critically Endangered Species :

At the heart of this initiative is the "Manapany green gecko", a critically endangered species with a limited distribution in the wild.

🌱 Conservation project by "Nature Océan Indien" :

The conservation project is a habitat restoration initiative run by the "Nature Océan Indien" association, dedicated to the preservation of reptiles on Réunion Island.

📉 Threatening factors for the Gecko :

The gecko's critical status is attributed to a number of factors, including habitat loss, limited reproduction, population fragmentation, human pressure and the intrusion of invasive species.

🌿 Documented Restoration Effort:

The video documents the restoration effort where volunteers, including university students, are engaged in removing invasive plant species, planting native vegetation and creating a more suitable habitat for the Manapany green gecko.

🤝 Community involvement :

The initiative highlights the importance of community involvement in preserving local biodiversity. Students, nature lovers and volunteers are helping to preserve this iconic species.

Video produced as part of the voluntary actions organised byNature Océan Indien