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/

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