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CARTO Contributors
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577
Language
English
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Summary

The CartoDB team has created an interactive map, the Rat Race Map, which showcases conservation efforts in the Galapagos archipelago to eradicate invasive species. The map was inspired by a Nature article and features annotation styling that allows users to add text information directly related to specific geographic locations on the map. This feature enables versatile labeling capabilities that can be customized through CartoDB's built-in styling interface, which offers various options such as text color, orientation, size, bounding box, and more. The map serves as an example of how CartoDB can be used in journalism planning and information design, allowing users to create engaging stories and data visualizations.