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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
Careers at DSWF
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
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
Corporate Sponsorship
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Donate In Memory
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Education Fundraising
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In the footsteps of giants: 40 years battling extinction, 40 years left to win
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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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Free School Talks
Workshops & Talks - what's included?
Education Fundraising
For Educators
Key Stage Talks
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Institute for Research In Schools
Education Strategy & Policies
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
More species fact pages coming very soon...
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
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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Global Canvas 2025
Inviting young people to enter their masterpieces to our upcoming art competition.
Browse Gifts
We're delighted to release a selection of unique wildlife art just in time for Christmas.
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WAY 2024 Finalists Exhibition
Winners 2024
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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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Abstract World
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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
View gallery
Wings
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Youth Exclusive
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Mini Masters
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Finalists
River Crossing
Julia Cassels
Cheetah, Ode to Kafue
Julia Cassels
The Oak and the Elephants
Susanna Carter
Quench the Thirst
Sara Butt
I See Your Soul
Deimante Bruzguliene
Highly Commended
Spring Air
Julie Brunn
Chilling With Mum in the Sun
Jeanne Bright
Isolation
Jack Ball
Family
Cy Baker
What Lies Beneath
Hannah Shergold
Highly Commended
Spoon-billed Sandpiper
Matt Watson
The Hunter
Tomas Vitanovsky
Wild Horses III
Heike Lin Triebel
Moonlight
Shoji Terada
Rectangle – Light After Death
Tiziano Summo
Splashing
Hannah Shergold
Wild and Free
Tom Shepherd
Abstract World Category Winner
Broken Home
Maxine Sheaffer
Highly Commended
Glass Kingdom
Maxine Sheaffer
Same Old Routine
Freddy Paske
Aspirations
Ani Mollereau
The Cry of The Western Ghats
Melanie Mascarenhas
Bloom
Tugce Makarnaci
Zebra Colour Study 2
Catherine Ingleby
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River Crossing
Cheetah, Ode to Kafue
The Oak and the Elephants
Quench the Thirst
I See Your Soul
Spring Air
Highly Commended
Chilling With Mum in the Sun
37 × 45 cm
Sold
Isolation
Family
What Lies Beneath
Spoon-billed Sandpiper
Highly Commended
16 × 24 × 29 cm
Sold
The Hunter
Wild Horses III
Moonlight
80 × 70 cm
Sold
Rectangle – Light After Death
Splashing
Wild and Free
74 × 54 cm
Sold
Broken Home
Abstract World Category Winner
47 × 58 cm
Sold
Glass Kingdom
Highly Commended
Same Old Routine
Aspirations
The Cry of The Western Ghats
65 × 54 cm
Sold
Bloom
Zebra Colour Study 2
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