Telfair's Skink
The Telfair's Skink was once widspread throughout Mauritius. Unfortunately, due to the introduction of, you guessed it, invasive species by man it was restricted to Round Island off the north-east coast of Mauritius.
Skinks are a group of reptiles that look similar to lizards but have no obvious neck. They, like some other reptiles, have the ability to shed their tails to escape from predators. They then have the amazing ability to regenerate them. They dig burrows and eat a varied diet of fruits, insects and small lizards. They have even been known to eat their own offspring.
The MWF, along with the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (DWCT), are working to help save this species fighting extinction. Gerald Durrell, founder of the DWCT, was a man ahead of his time. He worked tirelessly to save endangered species from extinction through education and the setting up of a wildlife park to raise populations in captivity before releasing to the wild. He wrote a book on his time in Mauritius called 'Golden Bats and Pink Pigeons' which I strongly recommend reading.
In 2006 and 2007 the MWF released 260 individuals on Ile aux Aigrettes. Unfortunately the population on the island hasn't grown as rapidly as hoped. However, in a similar way as the Aldabra Tortoise, they're helping restore the natural plant life of the island by dispersing seeds. They are also contributing in removing problematic introduced animals by eating them.