News > Fundraising changes lives Long-time supporter and fundraising superstar, Amanda Butler reached an amazing milestone in 2020. Through ‘bush bingo’ and countless other endeavours, Amanda has shared her dedication for wildlife with friends and family, raising vital funds for …
News > A new creative collaboration for wildlife DSWF are excited to launch a new creative collaboration for wildlife with award-winning wildlife photographer William Fortescue. We are delighted to welcome him into our creative family and to continue our legacy …
Today it was announced that multiple western lowland gorillas at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park (in Escondido, California) tested positive for SARS CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. To date, no wild, human-habituated eastern gorilla has tested positive …
Captive western lowland gorillas proven susceptible to COVID-19 More >
Today we’re celebrating a milestone: Bina the Sumatran rhino’s 40th birthday! At 40 years old, Bina has lived longer than any other captive Sumatran rhino on record, which is a testament to the amazing care she receives at the Sumatran …
News > Nambia proposes to sell live elephants. Following alarming news in December that Namibia intends to sell at least 170 live elephants to unknown destinations, David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF), alongside 60 other wildlife organisations, have written to the Namibian authorities …
January 7, 2021 in I Give A Whoop, Newsroom, North America, Whooping Crane A Whooping and Sandhill Crane take flight on their wintering grounds in Jackson County, Indiana. Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of …
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Peter Hall believes that we are in a critical struggle for the planet. A struggle to reverse the loss of biodiversity, where life hangs in the balance. Yet Peter believes that everyone has the opportunity to be a hero in …
A vital part of any conservation effort is ensuring that animals have enough protected, suitable habitat to grow their population. A few years ago, we began supporting an initiative of the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry to replant and …
Widodo Ramono, executive director of Yayasan Badak Indonesia (YABI) also known as the Rhino Foundation of Indonesia, passed away on December 24, 2020 after a short illness. Few people have dedicated more years to the study and conservation of Asian …
In the foothills of the Himalayas, across the Manas River from the kingdom of Bhutan, lies one of India’s most remote protected areas, Manas National Park. A haven for threatened wildlife, including tigers, buffalo, elephants, clouded leopard and golden langurs …
News > Special virtual session for SBSTTA-24 and SBI-03 on biodiversity, One Health and COVID-19 Over the past two days, David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) has engaged in a two-day special virtual session on Biodiversity, One Health and Covid-19 facilitated …
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December 14, 2020 in East Asia, Global Crane News, Newsroom, Red-crowned Crane, White-naped Crane Red-crowned and White-naped Cranes are among the most cherished species in East Asia, not just for their grace and beauty but also because they nest in …
The Life and Times of Arete and Bomnak – The Khingansky Cranes Grow Up More >
December 11, 2020 in East Asia, Global Headquarters, Newsroom, North America, Notes from the President, South-Southeast Asia, Sub-saharan Africa As I reflect on our accomplishments during this challenging year, I have never been prouder of our team and how together …
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December 10, 2020 in I Give A Whoop, Newsroom, North America, Whooping Crane A flock of 10 Whooping Cranes (one not pictured) fly to their evening roost in Greene County, Indiana. Below is the most recent update for the Eastern …
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News > An elephant’s journey back to the wild and a heart warming reunion An update directly from our ground-based conservation partners in Zambia: The GRI-Elephant Orphanage Project was established to rescue, rehabilitate and release orphaned elephants back into the …
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News > Little Ndaba DSWF Adoption toys In your David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) adoption pack, you have the option to add an adorable handmade toy from Zambia. These ethically sourced, 100% African cotton toys are crocheted by over 100 …
News > Domestic ivory markets in the EU Over the past few months, David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) has been engaging in a number of high-level meetings with the European Union urging them to enforce an immediate ban on the …
Siberian Cranes crowd into planted lotus ponds to forage for tubers in November. High water levels caused by late summer floods have driven the cranes from their normal feeding areas into the lotus ponds. Summer rains in late summer are …
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News > December 2020 – Emily Lamb The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) team would like to welcome our vivacious and dedicated Art Patron, Emily Lamb as our December Artist of the Month. “Art can shed light on an otherwise …
News > Artivism, raising awareness for the environment In 2018, straight-talking Swedish climate activist, Greta Thunberg, made international headlines by launching her school strike for climate movement. This was the beginning of her climate crusade against global leaders, calling for sweeping systemic …
November 20, 2020 in I Give A Whoop, Newsroom, North America, Whooping Crane Whooping Cranes L3-15 and L5-15, center, with L2 and L6 from their 2015 cohort in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. The sentence of a Rayne, Louisiana resident, for a …
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