This is one of my proudest accomplishments and I am so incredibly thankful to the people that helped me accomplish this (@jhancsalazar.bsky.social @kachuguita.bsky.social + more!). 4/

In December, I officially reactivated and became Co-Chair of the IUCN SSC Anoline Lizard Specialist Group (ALSG), which will work to ensure the long-term viability of the nearly 400 anole species found across North, Central, and South America. 3/

I love reptiles/amphibians with my whole heart. I got my PhD because I wanted to work on reptile conservation. To that end, I have wanted to be involved with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) for a long time. It's one of the reasons I chose to work with my PhD advisor. 1/

English version: Deadline extended to March 16 for symposium and workshop proposals! We are happy to announce that we have received many excellent proposals, but have been asked for more time. Please see www.herpcr2026.com/inscription for more information.

¡Se extiende la fecha límite para enviar propuestas de simposios y talleres al 16 de marzo! Nos complace informarles que se han recibido varias propuestas para los simposios y talleres a presentar en el CLH2026. Pero, nos han pedido más tiempo. Para más información: www.herpcr2026.com/inscription

From @mongabay.bsky.social, "Illegal cockfighting threatens endangered sea turtles across Central America." This headline certainly caught our attention. Learn how these two issues are connected. 🌍🧪🐓🐢 news.mongabay.com/2024/12/ille...

Thank you Anna and Andrea for making this possible! 🙌🏿🙌🏿

I am so excited to announce that the Anoline Lizard Specialist Group (ALSG) of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature SSC is officially approved and active! iucn.org/our-union/co... My Co-Chair, @jhancsalazar.bsky.social, and I are excited to get to work! Stay tuned 🦎

From PhysOrg, "A nature conservation paradox: Invasive species are often threatened in their native habitat" 🌍🧪🐇 phys.org/news/2024-12...

Dreams do come true! The reinstatement of the #iucnssc Anoline Lizard Specialist Group is a reality: iucn.org/our-union/co... @annainthefield.bsky.social @jhancsalazar.bsky.social @protectspecies.bsky.social #WeLoveAnoles