We know you've been looking for a way to celebrate African painted dogs. Don't worry, we've got you! Come to our Closer Look webinar Tues, Aug 25 9AM PDT ft the Painted Dog Fund to learn about the work they're doing across Africa to save painted dogs. Register: events.wcnexpo.org/en/6A2fTG6/c...

We know elephants dread bees, but it turns out they’re unphased by a different airborne buzz! A new study by #SavetheElephants & @ox.ac.uk found that most elephants in northern Kenya quickly learned research drones pose no threat. This means a whole new perspective for studying elephants.

Wildlife crossings are gaining global momentum and rare nonpartisan support. Journalist @bengoldfarb.bsky.social joins @mikedigirolamo.bsky.social at the Mongabay Newscast to discuss how these structures are helping protect threatened wildlife, and improving genetic diversity. 🎧️ Listen now 👇️

The growing global popularity of wildlife crossings

Nearly three years ago, Newscast guest, author and journalist Ben Goldfarb discussed his book Crossings, which is about wildlife crossings and road ecology. Wildlife crossings help reconnect habitats…

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Play is incredibly important to lion cub development. By playing at stalking each other, hide & seek, & wrestling, cubs develop vital skills that they'll use later in life when they have to hunt for themselves. Luckily for this mother lioness, cubs usually have lots of playmates!

Final boss level of eat bug. To get to this expert level, you must: 1️⃣ Have a very long sticky tongue 2️⃣ Be expert at finding anthills 3️⃣ Have specialized digging claws 4️⃣ Be a pangolin If you qualify for this position, please celebrate your prowess by supporting #TikkiHywoodFoundation (who filmed this)

Different landscapes & species. One universal language. The Ewaso Lions team stepped outside their familiar landscapes to visit WCN Partners Seratu Aatai & Hutan in Borneo. Even in vastly different ecosystems, the teams found deep parallels in their work: wildnet.org/news/what-in...

What in the World Could Conservationists from the Rainforest and the Savannah Learn from Each Other? A Lot, It Turns Out. • Wildlife Conservation Network

Although the sun-drenched savannahs of northern Kenya and the dense rainforests of Malaysian Borneo could not look more different, wildlife conservationists on both sides of the globe share a deeply u...

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Big news from Borneo! 📣 The Kinabatangan floodplain has been designated a #UNESCO Biosphere Reserve! 🐒🐘 WCN Partners #Hutan and #SeratuAatai are working with local communities to prove that humans and wildlife can thrive together. Read about this historic milestone: wildnet.org/news/securin...

Securing a Future for the Kinabatangan River • Wildlife Conservation Network

At dawn along the Kinabatangan River, the forest stirs before the day’s heat settles in. Proboscis monkeys leap between trees, elephants leave tracks along muddy banks, and fishing boats glide past vi...

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SEA OTTER FACT TIME 🦦 Sea otters gather in groups called “rafts.” 🦦 They belong to the family Mustelidae, which makes them related to weasels, river otters, & ferrets! 🦦 Their habitats include coastal wetlands, kelp forests, & coastal waters. Scroll for more facts! 👇 #WorldOtterDay #SeaOtters

The @goldmanprize.bsky.social is known as the Nobel for grassroots environmental champions — for good reason. @irorotanshi.bsky.social & Sarah Finch talk bats, wildfires, & a Supreme Court battle with the UK fossil fuel industry on the latest from #ClimateOne. Full episode here 👇 bit.ly/3PgcJ4w

We often talk about protecting wildlife, but we don't always talk about the internal engines that make it possible. We joined Maliasili & 12 global nonprofits in Kenya focused on one goal: making local conservation organizations more resilient, efficient, & independent. Read more: hubs.ly/Q04c4LcJ0

Strengthening Local Leadership: A Gathering of Organizational Development Practitioners • Wildlife Conservation Network

In November 2025, Grevy’s Zebra Trust (GZT) and Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN) attended collaborator Maliasili’s three-day Organizational Development Practitioners’ Gathering at Lake Elementaita ...

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POV Juan 🥑 a local spectacled bear, who is now dabbling in vlogging. Thanks to Spectacled Bear Conservation’s new camera-equipped GPS collars, we get a look at Juan’s daily life, while also gathering the data needed to safeguard these bears' habitats. sbc-peru.org/spectacled-b...

Seeing The Forest Through Juan’s Eyes - Spectacled Bear Conservation Society

SBC’s first camera-equipped GPS collars are in from the field. Learn how this technology is shaping spectacled bear conservation.

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Welcome to our new website! WCN has grown a lot over the years, & that growth deserves a platform where all our Conservation Partners, Funds, & Rising Wildlife Leaders have a place to shine. Click the link to explore our new interface! hubs.ly/Q043rqlD0

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WCN protects endangered species by supporting conservationists and building a global community for wildlife protection.

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Join us Friday, February 27, 2026 at 9 am PST for an inspiring Closer Look conversation with the Hirola Conservation Program our newest partners! events.wcnexpo.org/en/6A2fTG6/c...

The @calacademy.bsky.social Big Picture photography competition is in its final weeks! Enter by EOD March 1 for your shot at over $12k in prizes. As one of the judges, I can’t wait to see your amazing nature, wildlife & conservation images! Submit at www.bigpicturecompetition.org

BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition

BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition | California Academy of Sciences | Big Picture Nature Photo Contest

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Yeah, she’s kind of a big deal. 🦦 We’ve got an otter overachiever on our hands. 🌟 Selka’s survived a shark bite, contributed to scientific studies, and raised orphaned pups as a surrogate mother.

2025 was a year of extraordinary milestones for wildlife. Thanks to our global network (you!) we’ve scaled innovative projects, restored vital ecosystems, & invested in a future for countless species. We're inspired to see how much further we can go in 2026 💚 📸 Saiga antelope, by Ekaterina Berezina

Rolling into 2026 with more momentum, passion, and determination than ever. The collective energy of this community allowed us to expand critical protection zones, enhance monitoring, and bring the pangolin’s story to the global stage in 2025. Thank you for standing with us! ⚡ 📸 Gareth Thomas

2025 was full of massive strides, & we're ready to tackle 2026! We're driven by 2025's successes to continue protecting critical lion habitat, monitoring lion populations, & strengthening the community partnerships that are the backbone of lion recovery. Thanks for your support🧡 📸 Daniel Rosengren

Charging right into 2026 🦏 2025 was a year of resilience & action for rhinos. From anti-poaching initiatives to successful translocations, we’ve watched rhino recovery make incredible progress. Thank you to all who have supported us. Here's to another remarkable year💚 📸 Chantelle Melzer

Small, but mighty! In 2025, here's how five of our partners proved that the most enduring solutions for wildlife come from the ground up. Read how they are transforming the future for endangered species and how you can support them for 2026: wildnet.org/small-organi...

Small Organizations, Big Impact: Celebrating Conservation Milestones in 2025 - Wildlife Conservation Network

At the Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN), we have always believed that the most enduring solutions for wildlife come from the ground up. Conservation impact is rarely about the size of an organizati...

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This year, we took a big leap & launched the Sea Otter Fund, our first-ever marine fund! It’s a dream come true for our team, but we can't do it alone. Thanks to a generous $100k match, every dollar you give to otters before Dec 31 is doubled! Help us start this new chapter strong🔗 hubs.ly/Q03YyVlF0

LRF Director Dr. Peter Lindsey was featured on Nature, Nurture & Nonsense, a conservation podcast where family stories meet wildlife science. In this episode Peter shares about his love for lions and perspectives on conservation in Africa. Listen below! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n...

Perspectives on African Conservation with Dr Peter Lindsey

Podcast Episode · Nature, Nurture & Nonsense · 23/10/2025 · 1h 6m

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A pangopup grip has to be stronger than you might think. For the first part of its life, a baby pangolin clings to mom's tail to stay close and safe while it learns how to pangolin properly. Photos from @wildaid.bsky.social too cute not to post again💚

Rhino resilience in a rugged land 🌵🦏 Vicariously join us on a crucial ear-notching operation in our newest blog! Discover how technology, teamwork, & leaving horns intact are strengthening conservation efforts in the most remote of regions: rhinorecoveryfund.org/ambassadors-...

Ambassadors of the Arid Lands - Rhino Recovery Fund

Protecting rhinos means protecting the entire ecosystem, from fragile habitats to the unique plants and animals that coexist with them. Since 2019, authorities have intercepted more than one million i...

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Are you a creature of the night? Do you perform essential ecosystem services? Have you been waking up hanging upside down lately? You might be a bat 🦇 This is the endangered Short-tailed Roundleaf bat, one of the world's most threatened bat species with only <1,5k individuals left!

The key message I hope resonates: Local conservationists know best how to protect their environments. Thank you @mongabay.com for spotlighting these important conversations🌿 @wildnetorg.bsky.social news.mongabay.com/short-articl...

Unrestricted funding is key for frontline conservation groups: Mongabay podcast

The U.S.-based Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN) works to link funders with community-based conservation groups, ensuring that much-needed resources are reaching the frontlines. In a Mongabay Newsca...

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We don't just count lions. We count on them. A lion's presence signals an ecosystem's health. That's why regular lion surveys are so important: the data allows us to invest smarter & give conservation projects vital insights. Read the commentary in @mongabay.com👇 news.mongabay.com/2025/09/coun...

Lions in South Africa. Photo by Rhett Ayers Butler

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The crime goes far beyond the pangolin. The illegal trade pushing them to the brink is more than just a conservation problem: it's a societal issue that jeopardizes community wellbeing. Read the commentary of our grantee Kumar Paudel @greenhood.bsky.social: news.mongabay.com/2025/09/cont...

Controlling wildlife crime saves more than species (commentary)

Despite concerted efforts to control illegal wildlife trafficking globally, more than 13 million items of wildlife parts were seized and reported in 162 countries in just the last seven years, accordi...

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What happens to a rhino horn post-dehorning? Forensic security system🔒It gets: 1. Marked with a unique ID code 2. DNA sampled for the RhODIS national database 3. Stored in a secure vault This chain-of-custody prevents illegal diversion & provides critical forensic data to fight the black market🦏

No matter how many times you attend, you always learn something new at the Wildlife Conservation Expo. Catch up on all the magic from the event! 👇 wildnet.org/wildlife-con... Thank you @calacademy.bsky.social for hosting our Wild Night Out & kicking off the weekend with a bang!

Wildlife Conservation Expo 2025: Celebrating Conservation, Community, and a Wild Night Out - Wildlife Conservation Network

This October, Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN) brought together conservationists from around the world and our incredible community of supporters for two unforgettable days of connection, celebrati...

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