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Wildlife Conservation Network @wildnetorg.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
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...
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Wildlife Conservation Network @wildnetorg.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
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.
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Mongabay @mongabay.com · 08/07/2026
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 👇️
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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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Lion Recovery Fund @lionrecoveryfund.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
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!
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Pangolin Crisis Fund @pangolincrisisfund.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
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)
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Wildlife Conservation Network @wildnetorg.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
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...
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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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Wildlife Conservation Network @wildnetorg.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
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...
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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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Wildlife Conservation Network @wildnetorg.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
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
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Climate One @climateone.org · 22/05/2026
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
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Wildlife Conservation Network @wildnetorg.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
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
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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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Wildlife Conservation Network @wildnetorg.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
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...
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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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Wildlife Conservation Network @wildnetorg.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
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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Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN)
WCN protects endangered species by supporting conservationists and building a global community for wildlife protection.
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Wildlife Conservation Network @wildnetorg.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
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...
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JG Collomb @wildlifejg.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
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
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BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition
BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition | California Academy of Sciences | Big Picture Nature Photo Contest
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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 23/02/2026
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.
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Wildlife Conservation Network @wildnetorg.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
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
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Pangolin Crisis Fund @pangolincrisisfund.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
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
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Lion Recovery Fund @lionrecoveryfund.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
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
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Rhino Recovery Fund @rhinorecoveryfund.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
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
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Wildlife Conservation Network @wildnetorg.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
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...
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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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Wildlife Conservation Network @wildnetorg.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
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
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I just donated to protect wildlife!
I just donated to Wildlife Conservation Network to protect endangered species. Check out wildnet.org.
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Lion Recovery Fund @lionrecoveryfund.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
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...
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Perspectives on African Conservation with Dr Peter Lindsey
Podcast Episode · Nature, Nurture & Nonsense · 23/10/2025 · 1h 6m
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Pangolin Crisis Fund @pangolincrisisfund.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
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💚
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Rhino Recovery Fund @rhinorecoveryfund.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
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-...
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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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Wildlife Conservation Network @wildnetorg.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
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!
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JG Collomb @wildlifejg.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
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...
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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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Lion Recovery Fund @lionrecoveryfund.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
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...
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Lions in South Africa. Photo by Rhett Ayers Butler
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Pangolin Crisis Fund @pangolincrisisfund.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
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...
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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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Rhino Recovery Fund @rhinorecoveryfund.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
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🦏
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Wildlife Conservation Network @wildnetorg.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
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!
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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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World Wildlife Fund @worldwildlife.org · 22/10/2025
Check out these camera trap clips of snow leopards in Nepal’s Himalayan mountains, where we reported Nepal’s first comprehensive national snow leopard assessment found an estimated 397 snow leopards!
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JG Collomb @wildlifejg.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
That’s a wrap on Expo '25! 2 amazing days of collaboration, conservation, and powerful partnerships between @wildnetorg.bsky.social's supporters & conservation partners. Thank you @calacademy.bsky.social for hosting Night 1! Read the recap: wildnet.org/wildlife-con... 📸 Lianna Xiaokui Nakashima
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Pangolin Crisis Fund @pangolincrisisfund.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Our grantees Wildlife Trust of India recently released a young Chinese pangolin that was found by locals in a village near Noney, Manipur. Deemed fit for release, the healthy 1 year old male pangolin was safely returned to the wild. Amazing and inspiring collaborative work⚡
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Wildlife Conservation Network @wildnetorg.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Help Proyecto Tití plant 60k trees for cotton-top tamarins! Turning former cattle pastures into thriving forests= 🌳 Reviving habitats where tamarins & other species can find food & shelter 🌳 Creating opportunities for locals to restore & protect these forests Just $5 plants a tree! hubs.ly/Q03NnVHZ0
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Donate Today and Help Us Grow a Forest of Hope!
We’re on a mission to plant 60,000 trees and restore 250 acres of former cattle pasture into a thriving tropical dry forest—the home of the critically endangered cotton-top tamarin. Just $5 plant...
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Mongabay @mongabay.com · 15/10/2025
“Journalism done with care, collaboration and courage, can change the world.” When Latin America needed stronger environmental reporting, Maria Isabel Torres, Program Director of Mongabay Latam, built a cross-border newsroom rooted in empathy & impact. This is her story. 👇
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She built a newsroom across 7 countries—Here’s how she did it
As Mongabay continues to expand its impact across the globe, few leaders embody the spirit of its mission more fully than Maria Isabel Torres, the Program Director of Mongabay Latam. Based in Lima,…
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Wildlife Conservation Network @wildnetorg.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Expo was one for the books ✨ Thanks to all who came out to celebrate, connect, & remind us why global community is so important for wildlife conservation. We saw hundreds of new faces & an amazing outpouring of support. Our hearts are overflowing 💚 @calacademy.bsky.social 📸 Lianna Xiaokui Nakashima
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Wildlife Conservation Network @wildnetorg.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
It's not just about saving an animal; it's about healing an entire coast. When passionate donors & dedicated scientists come together, we can overcome funding gaps & build a wave of support to surf sea otter restoration to success! @bloomberglp.bsky.social www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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As Federal Government Retreats, A Private Fund to Save Sea Otters Steps in
The initiative aims to restore the imperiled animals to the US West Coast to make marine ecosystems more resilient to climate change.
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JG Collomb @wildlifejg.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Feeling inspired & grateful from the #LionFootprintForum in Victoria Falls. Lots of honest conversations, shared challenges, & big ideas with an amazing group of lion conservationists. Huge thanks to #LionRecoveryFund supporters, The Walt Disney Company, Maliasili, & @wildnetorg.bsky.social
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JG Collomb @wildlifejg.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
This World Lion Day, supporters like you tipped the balance toward hope. Your support enables @wildnetorg.bsky.social's Lion Recovery Fund to deploy emergency grants that keep experienced rangers in the field. The challenges evolve, but so does our response. youtube.com/shorts/pg3EA...
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Lion Recovery Fund: 2025 Progress Report
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Wildlife Conservation Network @wildnetorg.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
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Nigeria seizes over 1,600 birds in 'largest' wildlife trafficking bust
Nigeria's customs agency says wildlife trafficking is "frequent" in the country.
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JG Collomb @wildlifejg.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
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. news.mongabay.com/2025/06/unit...
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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...
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JG Collomb @wildlifejg.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
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! rhinorecoveryfund.org/new-rising-w...
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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...
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JG Collomb @wildlifejg.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
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/
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Emergency Relief Fund - Wildlife Conservation Network
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Rhino Recovery Fund @rhinorecoveryfund.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
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.
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Wildlife Conservation Network @wildnetorg.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
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 💙
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Wildlife Conservation Network @wildnetorg.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
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🐬 www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPLS...
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Net Positive: Fishers Protecting Marine Mammals
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Wildlife Conservation Network @wildnetorg.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
For 30 yrs, the #DisneyConservationFund has supported orgs working with communities to protect wildlife, inspire action, & promote environmental resilience- including us! Happy 30th Birthday!
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JG Collomb @wildlifejg.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
#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...
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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.
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JG Collomb @wildlifejg.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
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...
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Wildlife Conservation Network @wildnetorg.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
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/...
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Finally, scientists get a penguin's-eye-view of the world
PenguCams can take digital data and turn it into real-world measurements.
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