The Silent Extinction: When Aid Disappears, Wildlife Pays the Price 

A Conservation Emergency We Can't Afford to Ignore.

Guardians of the Rhino: Community and Conservation in Action

DSWF’s long-term funding has helped to secure viable populations of both black rhino in the desert of Namibia’s Kunene region, and the greater one-horned rhino in the fertile floodplains of Assam, India.

Supporting Human-Wildlife Coexistence in Zambia

Exploring our latest elephant conservation work in Zambia, highlighting the impact of coexistence rangers, community engagement, and rescues.

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,...