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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
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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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Global Canvas 2024
Inviting young people to enter their masterpieces to this year's art competition
Wildlife Artist of the Year 2024
Internationally renowned wildlife art competition returns for another year.
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Artist of the Month
1st November 2021
Festive collective
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Artist of the Month
2nd August 2021
Sculpting a future for wildlife
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News
26th May 2021
Wildlife Artist of the Year 2021 winners announced
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Artist of the Month
1st April 2021
Jos Haigh & Nick Oneill
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Competitions
30th March 2021
Global Canvas 2021 winners
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Exhibitions
27th January 2021
The Ingrid Beazley Award at Wildlife Artist of the Year 2021
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News
18th January 2021
The Art of Survival: BBC Wildlife Magazine Partnership Announcement
David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership. This year, we will be collaborating with BBC Wildlife Magazine as...
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Artist of the Month
30th November 2020
Emily Lamb
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Press Releases
24th November 2020
Artivism, raising awareness for the environment
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Wildlife Art
13th November 2020
How to win wildlife art competitions
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Wildlife Art
2nd November 2020
The Elizabeth Hosking Prize for Watercolour
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Artist of the Month
30th October 2020
Martin Aveling
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Global Canvas
15th October 2020
Creating a display for Global Canvas
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