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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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Shepherd family
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.
Conservation
Conservation
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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Whether making a donation, buying a piece of wildlife art or attending an event, every donation helps to build a future for endangered species.
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The Silent Extinction. Foreign Aid Cuts: The True Cost to Conservation
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Education
Education
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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Wildlife Art
Wildlife Art
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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Wildlife Artist of the Year 2025
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Wildlife Artist of the Year 2025
Online exhibition is now open for you to browse and buy this year's finalists.
WAY 2025 Finalists - People's Choice Voting Open
Vote for your favourite WAY 2025 finalist artwork for the People's Choice Award.
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2025 Wildlife Artist of the Year Finalists
2025 WAY Guest Exhibitor Mandy Shepherd
2025 WAY Guest Exhibitor Rachel Bigsby
2025 WAY Guest Exhibitor Sarah Lake
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2025 Wildlife Artist of the Year Finalists
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31st January 2024
Victims of an unprecedented large-scale human-elephant conflict incident
In an unprecedented large-scale human-elephant conflict incident on the Zambia-Malawi border, three tiny young elephant calves were separated from their mothers in the commotion. ...
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Mbila and Zongo – going back to where they belong!
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World Elephant Day: The Journey is Worth the Wait
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Out of Africa: The Art of Survival on Location – Part One
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2025 Wildlife Artist of the Year Finalists
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David Shepherd Art
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