Endangered species makes incredible comeback with over 16x population growth: 'We feared it might be the end'

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Endangered species makes incredible comeback with over 16x population growth: 'We feared it might be the end'

The Sombrero ground lizard was nearing extinction in 2018, with fewer than 100 creatures remaining. However, thanks to efforts by Fauna & Flora, Anguilla National Trust, and Re:wild, the rare lizard species is making a strong comeback.  "In 2018, following yet another severe hurricane, we feared it might be the end for the Sombrero ground lizard," says Farah Mukhida, executive director at Anguilla National Trust, according to Fauna & Flora.  Con…