Protecting the Pack: What Your Support Makes Possible

Painted dogs are one of the world’s rarest canines – with the estimated population of just 1,400 mature individuals likely in decline. Their numbers have decreased by 98% in the last century. The work we support and fund in Zimbabwe incorporates an active Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) as well as immersive Bush Camps for children. Our...

Snares – The Silent Killer

In this blog we see a demonstration of how quick and easy it is to construct a snare, and we explain why they are so dangerous for wildlife.

Pangolin Conservation Milestones and a Familiar Face

We’re excited to bring you the latest updates from one of our dedicated Field Partners, working on the frontlines of pangolin protection.

A ‘roarsome’ impact on lion conservation

Bringing you an update on how we’re working with Field Partners – Musekese Conservation and Kope Lion – to create sustainable conservation solutions to protect lions.

The Pangolin Puzzle

If you have followed our work for a while, you will know that pangolins hold the unfortunate title of being the world’s most trafficked animal. As a result, the solutions needed to unravel this unsavoury accolade are complex and numerous.

Meet the Team: Megan Abbs

We are thrilled to welcome Megan Abbs to the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation family as our new Senior Content Executive. Megan’s vibrant energy and fresh perspective are sure to bring a new dimension to our team, and we can’t wait for you to get to know her! Megan joins us with a strong background in...

Project Diary: Conservation Education in Action

In 2024, a cracked (and definitely not a commando) unit, was sent to Zambia and Zimbabwe by a brilliant wildlife charity for a trip they didn’t deserve. These men promptly escaped their responsibilities and into the African wilderness, visiting field partners throughout the region. Today, still wanted for crimes against professionalism they may have committed,...

Project Diary: India – A Guest Blog by David Oakes

Three Men in India DSWF sent me to India with two other 40-year-old fathers. A ‘stag do’ for divorcees? One where most of the groom’s friends baulked at the extravaganceof a trip to India? Or worse still, an utter disregard for one’s paternal responsibilities (this piece is dedicated to our utterly glorious and stunningly kind...

In the Footsteps of Giants: From Fascination to Crisis

A Fascination Spanning Centuries Humans have always been fascinated by the unique appearance of rhinos. In fact, when they first began to be described and reported more widely by explorers, many didn’t believe they could truly exist. It’s not hard to see why, given how they were described and presented. In 1769, Thomas Boreman wrote...

Meet the Team: Marlene Diaz-Ellinghaus Lewis

We’re thrilled to be introducing you to a new team member today – Marlene Díaz-Ellinghaus Lewis, who joins us as Art Manager. Marlene brings a wealth of experience in art direction and design, having previously worked for publications like Tatler at Conde Nast, Radio Times and weekly titles from Bauer Media. Marlene’s (pronounced mar-lane) academic...