Wildlife Conservation Network

Uniting plantations to save Bornean elephants: Interview with Farina Othman In 2006, Farina Othman heard a loud boom when she was observing a group of Bornean elephants in a forest in the Lower Kinabatangan area, one of the largest floodplains in Malaysia. She recognized that...

So proud of my colleague Farina Othman & her groundbreaking, innovative work with #SeratuAatai. Her collaborative approach is exactly what conservation needs - uniting local communities, palm oil companies, & government to protect the last Bornean elephants.

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New Rising Wildlife Leaders Cohort to Focus on Rhinos - Rhino Recovery Fund The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) and the Wildlife Conservation Network are partnering to launch a new wildlife leadership program focusing entirely on rhino conservation practitioners. This tr...

I'm thrilled to share the launch of @wildnetorg.bsky.social's first-ever Rising Wildlife Leaders – Rhino Careers cohort in partnership with the #InternationalRhinoFoundation!
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When the 90-day stop-work order hit U.S. foreign assistance, @wildnetorg.bsky.social donors stepped up. We raised $1.36 million in emergency funding!
These donations remind us that community commitment endures, even in challenging times.
Latest updates: wildnet.org/emergency-relief-fund/

Update in the field with Markus! Thank you to all who have supported and continue to support us. You are the reason we are able to keep rhino conservation charging forward.

The ~gorgeous song~ to expect if you ever visit a Magellanic penguin colony 🎶
This is how these penguins communicate, maintain social bonds, recognize mates, establish & defend territory.
Ty to our friends at #GlobalPenguinSociety for this footage 💙

YouTube video by Yayasan Hasanah Net Positive: Fishers Protecting Marine Mammals

Looking for some inspiration today? Watch this 5min video from MareCet about Malaysian fishers using innovative “pingers” to prevent marine mammals from getting caught in fishing nets—protecting both wildlife and their livelihoods🐬

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For 30 yrs, the #DisneyConservationFund has supported orgs working with communities to protect wildlife, inspire action, & promote environmental resilience- including us! Happy 30th Birthday!

Kenyans grapple with elephants destroying crops Due to drought, climate change & scarce resources in Kenya, elephants are getting closer to villages in their hunt for food.

#SaveTheElephants is pioneering innovative win-win solutions that safeguard livelihoods while respecting elephants' right to exist🐘
@wildnetorg.bsky.social is proud to team up with them on the #ElephantCrisisFund to support effective conservation initiatives like this! abcnews.go.com/Internationa...

Together, we raised over $54 million for conservation — that's how boldly our community stepped up to save threatened wildlife last year!
Read @wildnetorg.bsky.social’s Annual Report for more: wildnet.org/wp-content/u...

Finally, scientists get a penguin's-eye-view of the world PenguCams can take digital data and turn it into real-world measurements.

Ever wondered what penguins see while hunting? 🐧
An international research team, including our partners #GlobalPenguinSociety, made it possible. The new PenguCam doesn't just show us a penguin's-eye view – it's unlocking crucial data that could help protect penguins. www.popsci.com/environment/...

Across Africa's iconic savannas, the lives of lions & people intersect. The health of landscapes, lions, & people are intertwined. We invest in projects that safeguard lions, support local livelihoods, & preserve shared landscapes. Check out our recent supported projects🧡
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YouTube video by Monterey Bay Aquarium We're growing sunflower stars! | #shorts

Join us in celebrating Women's History Month with Ellen, our senior aquarist who does incredible work with sunflower stars at the Aquarium! 🌟

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New Pangolin Documentary from My Octopus Teacher Director The Pangolin Crisis Fund is thrilled to announce that we are partnering with filmmaker Pippa Ehrlich, director of the Academy Award® winning documentary My Octopus Teacher, to raise awareness about an...

Netflix + Pangolins + Oscar-winning director = Must-watch!
We've teamed up with Pippa Ehrlich (director of "My Octopus Teacher") on her new film "Pangolin: Kulu's Journey" premiering April 21!

#PangolinConservation #EarthDay

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How do greater one-horned rhinos fight? Not how you might think.
While their horns might seem like their main weapon, these massive creatures actually rely on something unexpected in combat - their lower canine teeth! These weapons are no joke, they're sharp, effective tools for defense and attack.

It's not a stretch to say that pangolins have some of the most impressive tongues on the planet.
📸 Francois Meyer

Indigenous youth from Asia & North America unite to protect sacred species like snow leopards & salmon🐟 Through ceremony & science, they're proving conservation needs both modern methods & ancient wisdom. Learn more from the Snow Leopard Conservancy's recent blog!
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