In 2007, only 6 Galápagos snapdragons were known to survive on remote lava fields; after...

After three decades of dedicated conservation efforts, the Galápagos snapdragon, a critically endangered species, is showing promising signs of recovery. With only six wild plants left in existence, conservationists successfully nurtured them in nurseries, eventually transplanting ninety-four young shrubs into the harsh volcanic terrain of Isabela Island. The emergence of natural seedlings in their habitat marks a pivotal breakthrough, revitalizing hope for the species’ future.