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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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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Photography Credits: Jeff Bonner, Will Burrard, Saloni Bhatia, Ken and Michelle Dyball, Daniel Haesslich, Rebecca Jackerel, MarAlliance, Steve Mandel, Susan McConnell, Jon McCormack, Frank af Petersens, Proyecto Tití, Corey Raffel, Juan Reppucci, Navinder Singh, Tom Stahl, Jack Swenson, SBC Peru, Martin Harvey