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David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation advocates for the conservation of all wildlife and wild spaces.
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Elephants
In the last 40 years, African elephant populations have declined by 40%.
Elephants
Tigers
Global tiger populations have plummeted by an alarming 96%.
Tigers
Lions
In just 20 years the population of African lions has fallen by 43%.
Lions
Snow Leopards
Scientists estimate that between 4000 – 6,500 snow leopards remain in the wild.
Snow Leopards
Chimpanzees
One chimpanzee is poached every four hours to satisfy consumer demand.
Chimpanzees
Painted Dogs
Today, just 6,600 painted dogs remain in the wild.
Painted Dogs
Rhinos
More than 8,800 African rhinos have slaughtered by poachers in the last 10 years.
Rhinos
Pangolins
All eight species of pangolins are now threatened with extinction.
Pangolins
About us
About us
Established in 1984, David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation was set up to help turn the tide on species extinction.
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DSWF was founded by the late, great wildlife artist and conservationist David Shepherd in 1984.
About David Shepherd
DSWF was founded by the late, great wildlife artist and conservationist David Shepherd in 1984.
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David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation works tirelessly to fund ground-based conservation partners across Africa and Asia who work to protect endangered species.
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The purpose of the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation education programme is to support children and young people to become effective advocates for wildlife conservation and biodiversity.
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David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation has a rich art heritage thanks to our founder, the late great conservationist and wildlife artist, David Shepherd.
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Inviting young people to enter their masterpieces to our upcoming art competition.
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We're delighted to release a selection of unique wildlife art just in time for Christmas.
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Elephants
19th November 2024
Trade Wars: The Ivory is STILL Theirs
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Elephants
9th December 2022
A round up of COP 19
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Elephants
30th March 2021
Record weights of ivory seizures
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Elephants
4th December 2020
Domestic ivory markets in the EU
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Anti-Poaching
12th February 2019
DSWF joins African Elephant Coalition in Kenya to decide strategy for upcoming CITES CoP18
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Anti-Poaching
11th February 2019
DSWF co-signs public letter to European Commission pushing back on inadequate proposal to fight EU ivory trade
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Anti-Poaching
4th October 2018
DSWF Team Working For Wildlife at CITES
Yesterday was a long day at CITES with elephants on the agenda in the evening session – a first for a CITES Standing Committee,...
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Anti-Poaching
2nd October 2018
DSWF Team at CITES in Russia
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Anti-Poaching
11th July 2018
‘Antique’ Ivory Investigation Strengthens Case For Trade Ban
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20th April 2018
International Ivory Policy
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3rd April 2018
UK to ban most commercial trade in ivory
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Anti-Poaching
18th February 2018
In the Air for Rhinos
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Anti-Poaching
7th February 2018
Pangolins in Peril
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