Spotlight on the Luminaries: Their Chosen Stars of WAY 2025

Every year, Wildlife Artist of the Year (WAY) brings together world-class creativity and conservation. This year’s exhibition has been marked by some stella new additions to the lineup – our WAY Luminaries, a group of inspiring figures from across art, photography, design, activism, and culture. Each Luminary shares DSWF’s values and vision, using their platform...

Celebrating the Winners of Wildlife Artist of the Year 2025

Now in its 17th year, Wildlife Artist of the Year has grown into one of the world’s leading art competitions, bringing together creativity, passion, and purpose in support of global conservation. Each artwork is not only a striking celebration of nature but also helps raise vital funds for frontline projects supported by David Shepherd Wildlife...

Fragile: When Bananas Sell for Millions and Wildlife Vanishes for Free

Warning: This article contains some imagery of poaching activity that may be upsetting. In 2019, the art world was shaken, or perhaps just mildly amused, by a piece called Comedian. It consisted of nothing more than a ripe banana, duct-taped to a white wall. Its creator, Maurizio Cattelan, created three editions – one of which...

Plan Your Visit: Wildlife Artist of the Year 2025

Discover a week of world-class wildlife art, live events, and hands-on workshops, all in support of endangered species David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation’s Wildlife Artist of the Year 2025 (WAY) exhibition is almost here and we can’t wait to welcome you to the Mall Galleries, London, from Tuesday 9 – Saturday 13 September 2025. Whether you’re...

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.