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Species we protect
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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About David Shepherd
The Shepherd Family
Where We Work
Meet The Team
Our Trustees
Celebrity Ambassadors
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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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Fighting Wildlife Crime
Wildlife Law Enforcement
Wildlife Investigations
Wildlife Rangers
Through Their Eyes – Pangolins
Protecting Species
Research & Monitoring
Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Release
Wildlife Emergencies
Engaging Global Communities
Human Wildlife Coexistence
Reducing Consumer Demand
Policy & Climate
Wildlife Trade
International Wildlife Law & Policy
Trophy Hunting Statement
Climate Change & Conservation
Field Partners
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Take action
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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Adopt An Animal
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Corporate Partnerships
Corporate Partners
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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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Workshops & Talks - what's included?
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For Young People
Art & Craft Activities
DSWF Book Club
Careers In Conservation
Green Ideas
Learn About Species
Elephant Facts for Kids
Lion Facts for Kids
Tiger Facts for Kids
Chimp Facts for Kids
Rhino Facts for Kids
Pangolin Facts for Kids
Painted Dog Facts for Kids
Snow Leopard Facts for Kids
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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Competitions
Wildlife Artist of the Year 2025
Global Canvas Children’s Art
David Shepherd Art
David Shepherd Original Artworks
David Shepherd Paintings & Prints
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Christmas Gifts
40th Anniversary Collection
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Partner Wildlife Artists
Global Canvas 2025
Inviting young people to enter their masterpieces to our upcoming art competition.
Wildlife Artist of the Year 2025
Inviting wildlife artists to enter our 2025 competition.
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WAY 2024 Finalists Exhibition
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Wildlife
Artist
of the Year 2024
Winners Gallery
Orangutan
Michelle Lee Howk ‘First Time Entrants’ Award
Orangutan
Leo Pacquelet
Guardian of the Forest
Overall Competition Runner-Up
Guardian of the Forest
Aki Mimura
Spoonbill
Youth Exclusive Award
Spoonbill
Jeongyun Park
Wings
Wings Category Winner
Wings
Radka Kirby Tesaro
Octopus on Cube
Octopus on Cube
Stephen Rew
Sold
£
2,250
Damascus Steel Stingray
Damascus Steel Stingray
Stephen Rew
Fever Pitch
Into the Blue Category Winner
Fever Pitch
Tom Middleton
Time to Breathe
Elizabeth Hosking ‘Watercolour’ Award
Time to Breathe
Brett Blumenthal
Sold
£
475
Elephant
Facing Extinction Category Winner
Elephant
Sadie Aucott
Sold
£
3,250
At What Cost
Environmental Artivism Category Winner
At What Cost
Martin Aveling
Burning Within
Earth’s Wild Beauty Category Winner
Burning Within
Emma Price
Ethereal Stalker
Animal Behaviour Category Winner
Ethereal Stalker
Sophie Niemann
Sold
£
800
Jara
Overall Winner
Jara
Sarah Lake
Sold
£
1,800
Broken Home
Abstract World Category Winner
Broken Home
Maxine Sheaffer
Sold
£
1,886
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Animal Behaviour
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Earth’s Wild Beauty
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Environmental Artivism
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Facing Extinction
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Into the Blue
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Wings
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Youth Exclusive
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Mini Masters
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Finalists
Bamboo Bear
Jane Davies
Back from the Brink
Wendy Darker
African Beauty
Cornelia Bohme
Shoebill
Yuan Vienna Yin
Motherhood
Keyun Xiao
Anthropocene
Keyun Xiao
Zebras Crossing
Tabitha Witte
Jellyfish
Eliza Jo Hanne Toll
Fishing for Salmon
Olivier Tessier
The Last One Standing
Jamie Park
Youth Exclusive Award
Spoonbill
Jeongyun Park
A New Home
Jamie Park
Taking Flight
Safiya Aman Nguyen
Black Yak
Ji Sang Kim
Hustle and Bustle
James Wild
Highly Commended
Going Going Gone
Annabel Thornton
Simple Moments
Tom Shepherd
Righteous Pride
Andrew Pledge
Frenzy
Liz Myhill
Whisper
Marc Mitchard
The Seagull
Daniel Mille
One World
Ze Ze Lai
Wings Category Winner
Wings
Radka Kirby Tesaro
Fly Free
Carroll Hutchings
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Bamboo Bear
Back from the Brink
African Beauty
40 × 50 cm
Sold
Shoebill
44 × 55 cm
Sold
Motherhood
56 × 46 cm
Sold
Anthropocene
Zebras Crossing
33 × 47 cm
Sold
Jellyfish
28 × 38 cm
Sold
Fishing for Salmon
The Last One Standing
40 × 49 cm
Sold
Spoonbill
Youth Exclusive Award
A New Home
21 × 21 cm
Sold
Taking Flight
37 × 30 cm
Sold
Black Yak
44 × 54 cm
Sold
Hustle and Bustle
Going Going Gone
Highly Commended
83 × 58 cm
Sold
Simple Moments
45 × 55 cm
Sold
Righteous Pride
52 × 72 cm
Sold
Frenzy
Whisper
The Seagull
One World
35 × 35 cm
Sold
Wings
Wings Category Winner
Fly Free
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