Wildlife Conservation Network

Our Elephant Crisis Fund has been named one of the most successful elephant conservation projects! The Elephant Crisis Fund is a collaborative creation led jointly by WCN and Save the Elephants, with 100% of donations going directly to on-the-ground conservation initiatives. Working alongside them continues to be an honor, and a source of inspiration and hope for the future of elephants. https://hubs.ly/Q02YjBy60

Take a trip to Tsavo with Joseph Kyalo Kimaile and the painted dogs that call this vast landscape home ?? The Painted Dog Fund is investing in Tsavo Trust to bring long term hope to painted dogs across the Tsavo Conservation Area. Read more about the new possibilities in painted dog conservation in our new blog: https://hubs.ly/Q02XCYYH0

We're proud to be supporting Fauna & Flora in this initiative through our Lion Recovery Fund and Elephant Crisis Fund ??

Mama Simba is bringing wildlife back to women, following the firmly held Samburu belief that wildlife belongs to women. Run by our conservation partner Ewaso Lions, Mama Simba is a program that focuses on preserving culture and improving livelihoods through conservation. From community engagement to environmental literacy, lion habitat recovery to beadwork, Mama Simba is changing lives and landscapes. Hear from the program's co-founder Munteli and see the incredible impact of these lion-hearted women in the Samburu community! Watch the full video to learn more about their inspiring work: https://hubs.ly/Q02WTnNm0

40% of people without a will believe they don't have enough assets to need one. Let us clear the air: you don't need significant wealth to make a big impact on the causes you care about. By creating your free estate plan and including a planned gift to Wildlife Conservation Network, you can leave a legacy that helps preserve Earth's biodiversity for future generations. Whether it’s ensuring lions continue roaming Africa’s golden plains or that penguins keep diving into the ocean’s icy waters, we invite you to safeguard the species that matter most to you. Learn about FreeWill's free estate planning tool: https://hubs.ly/Q02WFZPq0

Have you heard about Prop 4? Prop 4 would enable implementation of a wide variety of climate-related projects. This includes funds for land and water conservation, AND fund allocation for nature-based solutions to support habitat connectivity for wildlife. $180 million would be specifically allocated for wildlife corridors, helping to implement critical infrastructure like wildlife crossings! These investments align with our California Wildlife Program's mission to restore and connect fragmented habitats, benefiting pumas and countless other species. This is why WCN joined many other conservation organizations to back this measure. Supporting this initiative would change the game for wildlife connectivity across California???? To learn more about Prop 4, and what voting yes means, visit: https://hubs.ly/Q02W9VZL0

Talks from this fall's Wildlife Conservation Expo are now LIVE! You can revisit your favorite presentations, share insights with friends and family, or discover speakers you may have missed. We’ve truly enjoyed reliving the highlights and drawing inspiration from the incredible conservationists who shared their expertise. https://hubs.ly/Q02W1bVp0

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our newest Wildlife Fund: the Painted Dog Fund! A collaboration between Wildlife Conservation Network, the Painted Wolf Foundation and Peter Blinston from Painted Dog Conservation, this initiative aims to secure a future for Africa's endangered painted dogs. These charismatic canids face numerous threats across their range. Through this fund, we'll support innovative conservation projects & community engagement to protect these unique animals. Join us in our mission to ensure painted dogs continue to roam the African wilderness. Together, we can make a difference for painted dogs and the ecosystems they inhabit. Learn more at: https://hubs.ly/Q02VnRHs0

?? California Wildlife Reconnected is catalyzing wildlife crossing projects throughout the state. Helping restore ecosystems and allowing wildlife to thrive for generations to come. ???Please take a moment to view this fantastic video of the monumental initiative that involves a team of conservation experts who took an epic road trip across California featuring dedicated Caltrans teams. Caltrans Director?Tony Tavares?said, "Caltrans understands the delicate balance that must be struck between the movement of people and goods throughout our vast state and the movement of all fish and wildlife. The state highway connects us to various natural phenomena, such as the Sierra Nevada, the high desert, the coastal redwoods, and the Pacific Ocean. However, it can also create barriers for native species that live within those same places. That's why we are committed to researching, restoring, and renovating passageways throughout the state. We have already delivered more than 20 wildlife under-crossings, and we are investing in over-structures that assist larger animal populations. Caltrans engineers, planners, and scientists are working together every day to provide a safer, more equitable, and more sustainable transportation system for all animals that call?California?home." ??To learn more, visit: wildlifecrossingfund.org #Caltrans #CoExistence #WildlifeCrossings #SaveLaCougars #CaliforniaWildlifeReconnected Beth Pratt, Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom

It's that time of year when we have the enormous pleasure of catching up with alumni at various conservation gatherings around the world. Here are a few of our favorite moments from the last month (Yosemite, WCN Expo, AZA in Calgary, and Washington DC). “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead