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Our Christmas Gift Guide 2023

We know you’re probably already being inundated with Christmas gift guides from every brand under the sun. So, apologies in advance, as this is just that. But it does come with some feel-good factors already built in. As every gift on this list will not just be adored by those receiving them but will also...

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Snares: The Hidden Killers

*WARNING – THIS BLOG CONTAINS IMAGES SOME MAY FIND DISTRESSING* It’s often said that the simplest solutions work best. Unfortunately, this is very much the case for one of the deadliest killers of wildlife on the planet – snares. When we think of the most direct threats to endangered species, our minds often leap to...

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Snow Leopards

World Snow Leopard Day 2023

Preventing the Ghost of the Mountain from Disappearing Altogether Today is World Snow Leopard Day – a celebration of this vulnerable and enigmatic big cat, and one of our star species here at DSWF. Snow leopards are powerful apex predators in their domain but are also an early indicator of the impact of climate disruption....

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Living with Wildlife: Competing for Survival

In April, thanks to generous donations from our loyal supporters, David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) raised over £40,000 in our Big Give Green Match Fund appeal ‘Living with Wildlife: Competing for Survival’.   These funds have already been making a significant difference to the lives of both people and animals across Africa and Asia working to...

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Mbila and Zongo – going back to where they belong! 

Just when the rest of the world was unable to catch a flight due to the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, two young elephants took to the air and flew across Zambia when they were rescued due to a human-elephant conflict (follow this link to the double rescue’ film series).   Three years later, after intensive...

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World Rhino Day: Education For Co-Existence  

Today, we’re celebrating World Rhino Day and putting a spotlight on the work of our project partners in Assam, northern India.  Our front-line conservation partners extensively protect three National Parks and one Wildlife Sanctuary, that collectively are home to around 2,885 greater one horned rhino – out of a global population of less than 4,000. These...

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Rescued from the brink of starvation: Meet orphaned elephant calf, Ndewa

Our project partners were called to help another struggling orphaned elephant when members of Chikumbi village took action to help an incredibly emaciated young calf. She was found wandering alone by their village and her condition demonstrated she had been without her mother’s milk for a very long time. They contacted our Community Outreach Ranger,...

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Wildlife Artist of the Year 2023 Winners Announced

Global wildlife art competition unites worldwide community of artists in saving endangered species from extinction. 11 September 2023, The Mall Galleries, London. The winners of David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation’s prestigious Wildlife Artist of the Year were announced live at the Mall Galleries, London, last night. Final judging and the preview night took place on the...

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Elephants

Collaring of Chamilandu’s Herd 

Chamilandu, better known as Chammy or Chamma, is our beloved species ambassador and the matriarch of our project partners. Chammy was the first now-wild-orphan-herd who roamed Kafue National Park independently and now has a beautiful herd.  A significant strategy in keeping eyes on the Elephants once they are released is through satellite collar technology. However,...

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World Painted Dog Day: Fighting a Pack of Challenges

On World Painted Dog Day we highlight some of biggest challenges facing the depleting painted dog population and how you can support these beautiful animals.  

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