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Conservation Entrepreneurs

Our Partners develop solutions to allow people and wildlife to coexist and thrive.

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We do more with less so we can provide nimble and non-bureaucratic support.

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The Network

Our Network is an incredible community of WCN conservationists, supporters, and staff all united in our passion for wildlife.

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A Network of World Class Conservation Partners

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Protecting Wildlife

Snow Leopard

The strikingly beautiful but endangered snow leopard remains one of the world’s most mysterious and rarely seen cats.

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Lion—Niassa

Niassa National Reserve in Mozambique is one of the last great wild places on Earth and one of the important remaining strongholds for the African lion.

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Saiga Antelope

The saiga antelope has been around since the Ice Age and once numbered in the millions; today only 40,000 survive.

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Cheetah—Namibia

Cheetahs are famous for their speed and agility but are also one of Africa’s most endangered big cats.

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Lion—Ewaso

Kenya is home to less than 2000 lions. In Northern Kenya, outside protected areas, lions and people are learning to coexist.

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Spectacled Bear

Spectacled bears, also known as Andean bears, are the only bear species in all of South America.

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Cotton-Top Tamarin

The tiny cotton-top, which weighs less than a pound, are found only in northwestern Colombia and are one of the most endangered primates in the world.

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Penguins

There are 18 different penguin species living throughout the Southern Hemisphere, 55% of which are listed as threatened.

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Grevy’s Zebra

Less than 2,500 Grevy’s zebra exist today; these special animals are distinguishable from other zebras by their larger size and round “Mickey Mouse” ears.

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Andean Cats

The Andean cat is one of the rarest and least known cats in the world; fewer than 3,000 exist in the mountains of South America.

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Okapi

The gentle, mysterious okapi live only in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and though they appear to be half-zebra they are actually the closest relative of the giraffe.

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Cheetah—Botswana

Botswana provides a home for approximately 30% of the earth’s remaining 7,100 cheetahs, it is the only country where their population remains stable.

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Sharks and Rays

Sharks and rays are essential for healthy oceans, but are vulnerable to human threats like pollution, climate change, and overfishing.

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Elephant

Elephants are among the world’s most intelligent, sensitive and social animals, possessing both empathy and family values.

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Small Wild Cats

Most people are familiar with big cats, but few could name the 33 species of small wild cats living all around the world.

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Ethiopian Wolf

The Ethiopian wolf is the rarest and most endangered canid in the world.

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Snow Leopard


Lion—Niassa

Saiga Antelope


Cheetah—Namibia


Lion—Ewaso


Spectacled Bear

Cotton-Top Tamarin


Penguins

Grevy’s Zebra

Andean Cats

Okapi


Cheetah—Botswana

Sharks and Rays

Elephant

Small Wild Cats

Ethiopian Wolf


©Eric Ash - Snow Leopard - Rain Leopard_flipped

Snow Leopard

The strikingly beautiful but endangered snow leopard remains one of the world’s most mysterious and rarely seen cats.

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Lion—Niassa

Niassa National Reserve in Mozambique is one of the last great wild places on Earth and one of the important remaining strongholds for the African lion.

Learn More

saiga_Eugeny Polonsky

Saiga Antelope

The saiga antelope has been around since the Ice Age and once numbered in the millions; today only 40,000 survive.

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Steve Mandel cheetah pack

Cheetah—Namibia

Cheetahs are famous for their speed and agility but are also one of Africa’s most endangered big cats.

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Lion—Ewaso

Kenya is home to less than 2000 lions. In Northern Kenya, outside protected areas, lions and people are learning to coexist.

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Photo Credit Spectacled Bear Conservation_Photo Sbcperu- Wild female spectacled bear (laura) - Dry Forest Peru

Spectacled Bear

Spectacled bears, also known as Andean bears, are the only bear species in all of South America.

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cotton_top_Credit PT_KATIE G.AS Abril 2016

Cotton-Top Tamarin

The tiny cotton-top, which weighs less than a pound, are found only in northwestern Colombia and are one of the most endangered primates in the world.

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Susan McConnell Penguin (4)

Penguins

There are 18 different penguin species living throughout the Southern Hemisphere, 55% of which are listed as threatened.

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Grevy's zebra_Jeff Bonner

Grevy’s Zebra

Less than 2,500 Grevy’s zebra exist today; these special animals are distinguishable from other zebras by their larger size and round “Mickey Mouse” ears.

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cropped and flipped_Jacobo 10_Andean cat_credit Juan Reppucci AGA

Andean Cats

The Andean cat is one of the rarest and least known cats in the world; fewer than 3,000 exist in the mountains of South America.

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Okapi at Epulu breding center

Okapi

The gentle, mysterious okapi live only in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and though they appear to be half-zebra they are actually the closest relative of the giraffe.

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cheetah_Ken and Michelle Dyball

Cheetah—Botswana

Botswana provides a home for approximately 30% of the earth’s remaining 7,100 cheetahs, it is the only country where their population remains stable.

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Sharks and Rays

Sharks and rays are essential for healthy oceans, but are vulnerable to human threats like pollution, climate change, and overfishing.

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Elephant

Elephants are among the world’s most intelligent, sensitive and social animals, possessing both empathy and family values.

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Ocelot rests on a tree.

Small Wild Cats

Most people are familiar with big cats, but few could name the 33 species of small wild cats living all around the world.

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Ethiopian Wolf_credit Rebecca Jackrel_RRJ_EWP157

Ethiopian Wolf

The Ethiopian wolf is the rarest and most endangered canid in the world.

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Wildlife Funds

We establish WILDLIFE FUNDS when we see a need and an opportunity to protect threatened wildlife across a larger landscape. By providing specific, short-term funding to projects from institutions big and small, we harness the power of multiple organizations working to save a species throughout its entire habitat. 100% of donations to WCN'S Wildlife Funds go directly to the field, with zero overhead.

Elephant Crisis Fund

A devastating poaching epidemic driven by the ivory trade is threatening elephants. Scientists, conservation organizations, and governments have united behind a common strategy to end this crisis. We must stop the killing of elephants, stop the trafficking of ivory, and stop ivory demand. The Elephant Crisis Fund exists to fuel this coalition, with just one goal: to end the ivory crisis and secure a future for elephants.

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Lion Recovery Fund

Lions are in crisis. In just 25 years, lion populations have declined by half. But, lions can return. The Lion Recovery Fund invests in the most innovative and effective projects aimed at recovering lions—backing several key tactics such as supporting the parks and reserves that serve as lion strongholds and promoting coexistence so that people can live alongside and benefit from lions. The LRF aims to protect lions and their landscapes, ensuring the King of Beasts can thrive across Africa.

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Pangolin Crisis Fund

Pangolins have the unfortunate distinction of being the most illegally trafficked wild mammal in the world. All eight species of pangolins are threatened with extinction. But it’s not too late to save pangolins. The Pangolin Crisis Fund invests in the best projects to stop the poaching of pangolins, stop the trade and demand for pangolin products, and raise the profile of this little-known animal.

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Rhino Recovery Fund

Despite their powerful physical presence, rhinos are incredibly vulnerable to human-induced threats. Asia’s three rhino species have dwindled to distressingly small populations due to habitat loss. In Africa, white and black rhino populations also struggle with habitat loss and are brutally poached for their horns. WCN created the Rhino Recovery Fund (RRF) to help protect all rhino species from wildlife crime and restore their landscapes, focusing on improving the health of rhino populations while also benefiting local people.

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Wildlife Funds

We establish WILDLIFE FUNDS when we see a need and an opportunity to protect threatened wildlife across a larger landscape. By providing specific, short-term funding to projects from institutions big and small, we harness the power of multiple organizations working to save a species throughout its entire habitat. 100% of donations to WCN'S Wildlife Funds go directly to the field, with zero overhead.
Learn More

Elephant Crisis Fund

A devastating poaching epidemic driven by the ivory trade is threatening elephants. Scientists, conservation organizations, and governments have united behind a common strategy to end this crisis. We must stop the killing of elephants, stop the trafficking of ivory, and stop ivory demand. The Elephant Crisis Fund exists to fuel this coalition, with just one goal: to end the ivory crisis and sure a future for elephants.

Lion Recovery Fund

Lions are in crisis. In just 25 years, lion populations have declined by half. But, lions can return. The Lion Recovery Fund invests in the most innovative and effective projects aimed at recovering lions—backing several key tactics such as supporting the parks and reserves that serve as lion strongholds and promoting coexistence so that people can live alongside and benefit from lions. The LRF aims to protect lions and their landscapes, ensuring the King of Beasts can thrive across Africa.

Pangolin Crisis Fund

Pangolins have the unfortunate distinction of being the most illegally trafficked wild mammal in the world. All eight species of pangolins are threatened with extinction. But it’s not too late to save pangolins. The Pangolin Crisis Fund invests in the best projects to stop the poaching of pangolins, stop the trade and demand for pangolin products, and raise the profile of this little-known animal.

Rhino Recovery Fund

Despite their powerful physical presence, rhinos are incredibly vulnerable to human-induced threats. Asia’s three rhino species have dwindled to distressingly small populations due to habitat loss. In Africa, white and black rhino populations also struggle with habitat loss and are brutally poached for their horns. WCN created the Rhino Recovery Fund (RRF) to help protect all rhino species from wildlife crime and restore their landscapes, focusing on improving the health of rhino populations while also benefiting local people.

Elephant Crisis Fund

Lion Recovery Fund

Pangolin Crisis Fund

Rhino Recovery Fund

Meet 2020's WCN Scholars

This year’s cohort of WCN Scholars is an inspiring group of 14 talented young conservationists championing the protection of endangered wildlife. Spanning the globe from Costa Rica to Zambia, our 2020 scholars are at the forefront of new approaches to community-based conservation, tackling issues like poaching, human-wildlife conflict, and disease transfer between domestic and wild animals.
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2.4 Million Penguins Benefitted

As of July 2020, Global Penguin Society's work to improve the management of protected areas has benefitted 2,400,000 penguins.

2,400,000

4,822 Snares Removed

Okapi Conservation Project has removed 4,822 snares and arrested 170 poachers within the Okapi Wildlife Reserve in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

4,822

4,000 Children Engaged in Education

Save the Elephants has engaged 4,000 children in educational activities in Northern Kenya and they've awarded more than 170 'elephant' scholarships to students.

4,000

3,500 Dogs and 18 Wolf Dens Vaccinated

In 2019, Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Program prevented rabies outbreaks by vaccinating Ethiopian wolves from 18 dens as well as 3,500 domestic dogs in 34 villages near wolf habitat.

3,500

Saiga Antelope Population Grows by 55%

Saiga Conservation Alliance reports the number of saiga antelope in Kazakhstan has grown by 55% to reach about 334,400 individuals, the highest their population has been in 20 years.

55%

Building Bridges to Break Barriers for Orangutans

In the forests of the Kinabatangan region of Malaysian Borneo, you might spot a shaggy, reddish-orange, long-haired orangutan swinging through...

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Wins for Wildlife in 2020

To combat the suffering so many have experienced in 2020, we try our best to look for glimpses of hope...

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New Hope Sprouts in Colombia

Light pierced through the canopy and shined on the hands of Luis Centena, tending the soil of Proyecto Tití’s (PT)...

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Pig Banks and Poachers: Protecting the African Golden Cat

To keep her from wandering into the neighbor’s garden, David Kakuru leashed his pig like a family Labrador while she...

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A Community Lioness

Despite being a muscular 300 lbs., Naramat moved as discreetly as a cat burglar. She was precariously close to people,...

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Gifts That Give Back To Wildlife

The holiday season is approaching, and boy are we ready for it this year! It’s time to show our friends...

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Top Moments from Our Multi-Day Virtual Fall Expo

On Saturday, we wrapped up our annual Fall Wildlife Conservation Expo, but for the first time ever, we took Fall...

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A Wolf's Resilience

In the thin alpine air, Getachew scanned the landscape, but saw no sign of an Ethiopian wolf. Despite the aid...

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Building Bridges to Break Barriers for Orangutans

In the forests of the Kinabatangan region of Malaysian Borneo, you might spot a shaggy, reddish-orange, long-haired orangutan swinging through... Read More

WCN Update

Wins for Wildlife in 2020

To combat the suffering so many have experienced in 2020, we try our best to look for glimpses of hope... Read More

Stories: Proyecto Tití

New Hope Sprouts in Colombia

Light pierced through the canopy and shined on the hands of Luis Centena, tending the soil of Proyecto Tití’s (PT)... Read More

Stories: Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation

Pig Banks and Poachers: Protecting the African Golden Cat

To keep her from wandering into the neighbor’s garden, David Kakuru leashed his pig like a family Labrador while she... Read More

Stories: Ewaso Lions

A Community Lioness

Despite being a muscular 300 lbs., Naramat moved as discreetly as a cat burglar. She was precariously close to people,... Read More

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Gifts That Give Back To Wildlife

The holiday season is approaching, and boy are we ready for it this year! It’s time to show our friends... Read More

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Top Moments from Our Multi-Day Virtual Fall Expo

On Saturday, we wrapped up our annual Fall Wildlife Conservation Expo, but for the first time ever, we took Fall... Read More

Stories: Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Program

A Wolf's Resilience

In the thin alpine air, Getachew scanned the landscape, but saw no sign of an Ethiopian wolf. Despite the aid... Read More

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