Gerardo Garcia

Conservationist working with world’s most threatened species. Unconditional love for wildlife. Curator Lower Verts and Invert@chesterzoo - opinions are my own

[Gerardo Garcia @Gerardowildlink]

Hunstman spider Heteropoda venatoria known by this name because of their speed and mode of hunting Accidentally introduced in Bermuda. Catching larger preys like the also invasive Jamaican Turquoise Anole
#bermuda #anole #invasivespecies #islands #spider #wildlifephotography

[Gerardo Garcia @Gerardowildlink]

Newly hatched accompanying during last fieldtrip to Trunk Island, Bermuda, Jamaican Turquoise Anole, Anolis grahami
One of the three species of invasive anoles living in Bermuda #bermuda #anole #anolis #skink #conservation #islands #lizard #traveling #wildlifephotography

[Gerardo Garcia @Gerardowildlink]

Looking forward to this Sunday AGM of the @BritishHerpSoc Amersham. Great talks like
Steven A. 'A Beep in the Dark: 120 years of Midwife Toads in Great Britain'...and new mugs!
#bhs #herpetology #conference #meeting #agm #reptile #amphibian #midwifetoad

[Gerardo Garcia @Gerardowildlink]

Heavy traffic @Oceanografic_vl
#aquarium #fish #crab #valencia #video

[Gerardo Garcia @Gerardowildlink]

Are animals conscious? How new research is changing minds https://t.co/LaUEeXPdt4

[Gerardo Garcia @Gerardowildlink]

A Snail's Tail.
The hard work of years of trials and error to decoding the husbandry of the Giant Magnolia snail (Bertia cambojiensis) by our Invertebrate team @chesterzoo in this video.
See the video about the species programme:
https://t.co/aSGrbsM1xZ

[Gerardo Garcia @Gerardowildlink]

Aquarium team @chesterzoo has been working with one of the most threatened a delicate species of native invertebrates, the Scarce yellow sally stonefly (Isogenus nubecula). Published article in @waza:
https://t.co/zwDbAwGvEz
#chesterzoo #buglife #eaza #biaza #waza #conservation

[Gerardo Garcia @Gerardowildlink]

Great pleasure to see published the EAZA BPG “Best Practice Guidelines for liquorice gouramis, Parosphromenus spp.” by our talented Aquarium team @chesterzoo https://t.co/gSttBJIEwo
#liquorice #gouramis #husbandry #aquarium #chesterzoo #eaza #exsitu #zoo

[Gerardo Garcia @Gerardowildlink]

A very provoking and inspiring book.
Along the chapters engage you think what’s really important in life and clean all to what isn’t.
It is a very pleasant exercise to tidy up your inside and end with a smile.

#book #reading #inspiring #idgaf

[Gerardo Garcia @Gerardowildlink]

Great feeling being invited again @UptonVoice to give 2 sessions for 200 learners during the National Careers Week. Showing the door of opportunities in the world of conservation. Thank you Upton High School and students
#learning #chester #school #careers #biology #conservation

[Gerardo Garcia @Gerardowildlink]

Great to see the pair of foxes visiting our garden. Is the morning excitement to see what happened during the night.
#fox #wildlife #garden #ukwildlife #cameratrap #wildlifephotography

[Chester Zoo @chesterzoo]

We can't take our eyes off these NEW frogs! 🐸👀

FOUR vibrant Imbabura tree frogs have moved into Tropical Realm for the FIRST time ever...

We're proud to be one of the very few zoos globally working with these eye-catching amphibians, and our experts are working behind the scenes to protect the future of this amazing species 💚

[Gerardo Garcia @Gerardowildlink]

« Naultinus” by Nicolas Defabiani and Herman S. A book where you find how herpetoculture goes to the fine detail. G exercise of sharing their incredible years of experience.
#naultinus #gecko #husbandry #captivecare #herpetology #herpetoculture #newzealand #book

[Chester Zoo @chesterzoo]

DRAGONS roam in the heart of Indonesia 🐉🇮🇩

Discover how we’re saving the world’s largest lizard in our NEW FILM! 🎥

Join @Gerardowildlink, the head of Chester Zoo's Ectotherms Department, on a 12-year quest to uncover the secrets of Komodo dragons and the extraordinary efforts needed to save this endangered species from extinction.

Facing the impacts of climate change, habitat loss, and conflicts with people, their future is still uncertain. But by working closely with the Komodo Survival Program, the Government of Indonesia, and zoos worldwide, we can ensure this ancient species can survive and thrive.

Full film in the thread below👇

#Komododragon #komodo

[Gerardo Garcia @Gerardowildlink]

Dragon’s eye. There is something deeper behind these eyes inspiring conservation.
Komodo dragon conservation with @komodosurvival and the international network @chesterzoo @eaza_official @wazaglobal
#komodo #dragon #indonesia #traveling #ecotourism #komodosurvival #conservation

[Gerardo Garcia @Gerardowildlink]

Last seconds before sleep of Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis). Unique moments in company of Komodo Survival Programe #komodo #dragon #reptile #indonesia #traveling #ecotourism #conservation #wildlife #wildlifephotography #reptileconservation #mindfulness #night #forest #nature

[Gerardo Garcia @Gerardowildlink]

Double wattled cassowary are capable of making remarkable sounds, including barely audible one to the human ear. The female made this call when approached to her habitat #bird #cassowary #zoo #bali #indonesia #balisafari #wildlifephotography #wildliferecording #behavior #zoo

[Gerardo Garcia @Gerardowildlink]

Javan leopard (Panthera pardus melas) the sole remaining large predator on the island with 350 Poaching, loss of prey and habitat loss and fragmentation are among the drivers of its decline
#leopard #Java #extinction #zoo #tamansafari #balisafari #conservation #zoo #indonesia

[BermudaCahowCam @BermudaCahowCam]

10/26 Guess who's back!
The Cahow breeding population is slowly returning to Bermuda as the courtship period begins. The CahowCam1 pair is already reunited. Jeremy checked both birds on 10/23. They're in good physical condition; the male weighs 375 g and the female 373 g. 1/2

[Gerardo Garcia @Gerardowildlink]

@UptonVoice Thank you for your invitation and always happy to share our dedication to prevent species from extinction and support the new generations to explore their new careers. Looking forward to continue supporting you talented students! Best wishes, GG