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We help conservationists carry out their best ideas to protect wildlife.

Our Approach

Conservation Entrepreneurs

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

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Financial Efficiency


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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100% Designated Funds to the Field

Every penny of your designated donation goes directly to the field. No overhead.

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A Network of World Class Conservation Partners

Never underestimate what a few committed individuals can do for a threatened species.

WCN’s Conservation Partners are committed to protecting endangered species and helping wildlife and people to coexist.

Protecting Wildlife

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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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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Spectacled Bear

Spectacled bears, also known as Andean bears, are the only bear species in all 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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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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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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Ethiopian Wolf

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

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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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Penguins

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

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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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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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Elephant

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

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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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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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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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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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Lion—Niassa

Sharks and Rays

Spectacled Bear

Okapi


Snow Leopard


Cotton-Top Tamarin


Ethiopian Wolf


Cheetah—Namibia


Penguins

Andean Cats

Lion—Ewaso


Elephant

Saiga Antelope


Small Wild Cats

Cheetah—Botswana

Grevy’s Zebra

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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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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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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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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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©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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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.

Learn More

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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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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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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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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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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Elephant

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

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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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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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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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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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Crisis and Recovery Funds

We establish CRISIS AND RECOVERY 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 Crisis and Recovery Funds go directly to the field, with zero overhead.

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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
Stop Ivory Demand

The Elephant Crisis Fund exists to fuel this coalition, with just one goal: to end the ivory crisis.

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.

Pangolin

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 Stop Ivory Demand The Elephant Crisis Fund exists to fuel this coalition, with just one goal: to end the ivory crisis.

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

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.

Gifts that Give Back to Wildlife

The chaos of Black Friday and Cyber Monday are officially behind us, but holiday shopping is not over yet. The holiday season can be overwhelming, but it also gives us the opportunity to shop in ways that give back to local communities and to wildlife. Several companies are also doing their part to create a brighter future for wildlife by donating a percentage of their proceeds to Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN) and our partners. Many of our Conservation Partners are working with communities around the world to create products that provide incomes for families and raise funds for conservation.
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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.

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2,910 Miles Patrolled by Foot to Protect Wildlife

In 2018, Ewaso Lions' wildlife warriors patrolled 2,910 miles by foot to monitor wildlife and stop conflict in its tracks.

2,910

83% of Saplings Surviving to One Year

Over the past two years, Proyecto Tití has planted 50,000 saplings as part of their forest restoration work to conserve cotton-top tamarins. 83% of the saplings planted in 2017 survived to year one.

83%

1.6 Million Penguins Benefited

Global Penguin Society (GPS) has benefited 1.6 million penguins by improving management of protected areas. Most penguin populations are at risk from changes in our oceans primarily due to pollution, fisheries mismanagement, and the effects of climate change. GPS works with penguin researchers and conservationists worldwide, implementing a united conservation front for these charismatic flightless birds.

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"Elasmovangelizing"

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Mpindo: Chapter Four

Many of you will have been following the story of the Mpindo pack, which has been featured in our newsletters since June...

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Every Spectacled Bear Counts: Marco Shows the Danger of Isolation

It was a scene right out of a whodunit. Boulders lining the dry riverbed were ominously marked with blood. Conservationists...

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Every Painted Dog Counts: Browny Gets a Second Chance

I was fiddling with my camera and momentarily distracted when the kids started shouting. I was on a safari drive...

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Every Tiger Shark Counts: No.52's Transatlantic Journey

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WCN 2019 scholarship recipient and field biologist/ecologist Teddy Mukula kneels in the swaying golden grasses of Liuwa Plain National Park,...

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Protecting Wildlife: The Untapped Solution to the Climate Crisis

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There's Magic in that Purr

The ability to purr evolved many millions of years ago, perhaps hundreds of millions of years ago. Because many species... Read More
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2019 Scholar

MEET 2019 WCN SCHOLAR Melissa Micaela Arias Goetschel

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Two Chimp Infants Confiscated and Sent to Lwiro Primate Sanctuary

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"Elasmovangelizing"

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Notes From the Field

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2019 Scholar

MEET 2019 WCN SCHOLAR Teddy Mukula

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