Founded in 2002, Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN) is dedicated to protecting endangered species and preserving their natural habitats. We support innovative strategies for people and wildlife to co-exist and thrive. We partner with independent, community-based conservationists around the world and provide them with the capital and tools they need to develop solutions for human-wildlife coexistence. WCN's conservationists actively engage local people as effective stewards of their environment and work in a culturally-respectful manner to ensure that conservation skills and values will be passed on to future generations.
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Exploring one of California's most epic parks with a global group of conservationists ? When we all come together from around the world, we're always reminded of why we do what we do. To reunite, swap stories, share conservation insights, collaborate, and simply enjoy each other's company is incredibly precious??
Meet Badru Mugerwa, an ecologist and conservationist protecting the African golden cat. As founder of Embaka (named after the golden cat in local Rukiga language), Badru is transforming conservation around Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. By working directly with hunting communities and providing alternative livelihoods, he's reducing snaring that threatens these rare felines. What started as a camera trap project in 2013 has evolved into a movement to save the African golden cat. Recently, Badru has embarked on taking his work continent-wide with a pan-African monitoring program to assess golden cat populations across their range. https://hubs.ly/Q038j5_F0
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I'm incredibly excited to share that my colleagues Prakrit Jain, Harper Forbes, and I recently photographed the ONLY mammal species in California that's NEVER been photographed alive. This is the first ever live photo of this animal. Read the full SF Gate article in the comments to learn more about this incredible animal.
We are excited to be collaborating with International Rhino Foundation to launch this new cohort of our Rising Wildlife Leaders program!
The Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN) and the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) are joining forces to launch the first-ever Rising Wildlife Leaders—Careers cohort dedicated entirely to rhino conservation practitioners! This transformative program empowers local conservationists by providing the skills, networks, and opportunities necessary for long-term career success. Selected participants receive up to three years of tailored support, including individualized capacity building, professional mentorship, peer learning, and career guidance. With all five species of rhinos currently under threat from poaching, habitat degradation, and other factors, it is critical now more than ever to bolster the ability of rhino conservationists to succeed. By investing in the next generation of rhino conservation leaders, we are strengthening local expertise, fostering long-term careers in conservation, and securing a sustainable future where rhinos thrive in the wild. We’re excited to introduce you to the rhino cohort soon!
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We've reached two exciting milestones recently at Wildlife Conservation Network: our Lion Recovery Fund has now granted over $45 million to lion conservation projects across Africa, and our Rhino Recovery Fund has now granted 100 grants to rhino conservation projects! Each grant, each dollar given, represents the tireless work of hundreds of conservationists, the unwavering support of our donors, and the resilience of communities. To every conservationist doing the work, every donor making it possible, and every person who believes in a future with healthy populations of rhinos, lions, and other wildlife: thank you. This milestone belongs to all of us. ?? A male lion in Gonarezhou, photographed by my colleague Peter Lindsey
We're proud to announce our Pangolin Crisis Fund's partnership with Oscar-winning filmmaker Pippa Ehrlich on "Pangolin: Kulu's Journey," premiering April 21 on Netflix! This timely documentary follows the rehabilitation of Kulu, a pangolin rescued by the African Pangolin Working Group, and his remarkable relationship with caretaker Gareth Thomas. Beyond its emotional storytelling, the film highlights the critical conservation challenges facing the world's most trafficked mammal. The timing couldn't be more perfect—launching just before Earth Day, when global attention turns to environmental protection. Through this collaboration, we aim to translate awareness into meaningful conservation action for these unique and threatened animals. https://hubs.ly/Q039jv7J0
It's one of our favorite days! Today for World Wildlife Day, we celebrate the importance of biodiversity, and the people who devote themselves to protecting it. Throughout every ecosystem in every continent across our entire, beautiful planet, there are conservationists working to save vulnerable wildlife species and keep biodiversity strong. Why wildlife conservation matters: - Healthy ecosystems with robust wildlife populations are more resilient to climate change impacts - Wildlife conservation projects provide sustainable livelihoods for millions of people worldwide - Biodiverse ecosystems provide essential services including clean water, pollination, and carbon sequestration worth trillions of $ annually The challenges facing wildlife are complex and interconnected, but so is our response. From tracking snow leopards in the Himalayas to monitoring coral reefs in the Pacific, our network demonstrates that conservation knows no borders, and that there are numerous ways to collectively support a species-rich Earth. The path forward requires all of us—scientists, communities, governments, and supporters like you. Together we can protect the intricate relationships that sustain life on Earth. ?? Suzi Eszterhas
Join us this Friday, February 28 for a Closer Look at the conservation work done by two of our most recent Partners, Misool Foundation and Pertubuhan Pemuliharaan Biodiversiti Seratu Aatai Sabah. From coral gardens to elephant habitats, these organizations lead essential efforts across Asia’s diverse ecosystems. You'll meet Virly Yuriken and Farina Othman, and learn about their innovative approaches to protecting wildlife through partnerships with local communities. Add to your calendar here! https://hubs.ly/Q037VFBW0 ?? 1. Shawn Heinrichs, 2. & 3. Seratu Aatai
The best conservation science happens when we embrace diversity of thought, culture, and expertise. Today on International Day of Women & Girls in Science, we celebrate the diverse voices and perspectives of women scientists transforming wildlife conservation worldwide. From researchers preserving traditional ecological knowledge to local community leaders developing culturally-informed conservation solutions, women from all backgrounds are advancing our understanding of wildlife and expanding what scientific leadership looks like. We're proud to support and partner with these women in STEM who bring unique insights, lived experiences, and innovative approaches to protecting endangered species. Here's to building a more inclusive scientific community that reflects the global nature of conservation work. #WomenInScience Pictured: 1. Evelyn of Zambian Carnivore Programme tracking Princess the lion ?? Peter Lindsey 2. Leo and Rumbie doing fieldwork with WildCRU ?? Bad Rabbit Studio 3. Hutan reforestation workers ?? Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren / Woodland Park Zoo 4. Conservation training with Ewaso Lions 5. Iroro Tanshi of Small Mammal Conservation Organization (SMACON) setting a canopy net
Our friends at Resilience are hosting the free, online event Where the Wild Things Were on February 13, 2025! Guest speakers Lesley Hughes, Professor Emerita of Biology at Macquarie University, and Doug Tallamy, T. A. Baker Professor of Agriculture in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, will discuss how a fresh perspective on conservation could help scientists, activists, community groups, and individuals be more effective in protecting and regenerating wild nature. Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q036jc270 Post Carbon Institute