Focused Conservation

This St. Patrick’s Day, we share the color green not just for celebration, but for the Thin Green Line. At Focused Conservation, we stand with rangers and wildlife officers worldwide who wear green to protect wildlife on the front lines. #FocusedConservation #ThinGreenLine

Billi, the baby gorilla rescued from traffickers in Nigeria by Focused Conservation #focusedconservation & Nigeria Customs SWO, is safe at Pandrillus Drill Ranch. Read his full story in The #NYTMag and see the heroes protecting wildlife every day. focusedconservation.org

On World Wildlife Day, we’re reminded: wildlife recovery doesn’t happen by chance. It takes commitment. It takes partnership. It takes action. We are with those on the frontlines protecting species. When we act, wildlife survives. Please support us. focusedconservation.org

On Feb 21, 2026, the Uganda Wildlife Crime Unit, with support from Focused Conservation, seized 10 elephant tusks near Murchison Falls National Park. Since 2018, this partnership has led to 700+ operations disrupting trafficking networks in Uganda. focusedconservation.org/2026/02/21/ope…

Intelligence is critical! Last week, Focused Conservation supported advanced intelligence training for Nigeria’s Special Wildlife Office, strengthening their ability to identify, analyze, and disrupt wildlife trafficking networks. focusedconservation.org/2026/02/09/str…

A high-risk OperationLexus in Kano, Nigeria led to the rescue of a trafficked African lion cub and the arrest of two traffickers. Thanks to intelligence from Focused Conservation and the leadership of a newly deployed SWO officer, this cub is now safe. focusedconservation.org/2026/02/20/ope…

OPERATION CORTINA 🇳🇬 Nigeria Customs (Ogun 1) intercepted a motorcycle carrying 4 LIVE pangolins in wire cages. The suspect fled. The pangolins were saved. With support from the SWO and Focused Conservation, they’re now in care at Greenfingers. ➡️ focusedconservation.org/2026/02/12/ope…

Intelligence led Focused Conservation and the Uganda Wildlife Crime Unit to a suspect near Murchison Falls NP. Leopard, Lion and Pangolin seized, 1 arrested. Read more on our website: focusedconservation.org/2026/02/01/ope…

Wildlife crime isn’t just about animals, it impacts people, communities, and national security. Together with our partners in Africa, we’re disrupting these criminal networks. focusedconservation.org

Wildlife trafficking disrupted in Nigeria! On Jan 15, 2026, @CustomsNG FOU Zone A intercepted a boat carrying 4 live pangolins in Ogun State. Supported by Focused Conservation awareness & training, a rapid response helped protect the survivors. focusedconservation.org/2026/01/15/nig…

Operation Bateleur proves that wildlife protection doesn’t end with arrests, it ends with convictions. In Kenya, 3 ivory traffickers were sentenced for a 2023 case that seized 69 kg of elephant ivory. Support the work we are doing at Focused Conservation focusedconservation.org/2025/12/24/ope…

Inspiring the next generation of wildlife protectors! On 12/11/25, ~80 students at Clyde Hill Elementary learned about wildlife trafficking, rescued primates, and how everyone can help protect wildlife...at any age. The future is hopeful! focusedconservation.org

Focused Conservation is closing out 2025 grateful for the partners, rangers, investigators, and supporters who stood with us on the frontlines against wildlife trafficking. Together, we move into 2026 focused, committed, and ready. focusedconservation.org

In 2025, we stood with wildlife crime units across Africa to disrupt trafficking networks - enforcement, training & community engagement. 45 operations. 87 traffickers arrested. 1,600+ animals rescued/seized-502kg ivory, 500kg pangolin scales and more! focusedconservation.org

Wildlife traffickers continue to exploit desperate buyers yet the only shocking truth is the cruelty behind the trade. Our team and Nigeria Customs’ Special Wildlife Office rescued 3 white-bellied pangolins and arrested 3 traffickers. Two survivors are safe at @GreenfingersWI

Uganda’s Wildlife Crime Unit has dismantled 3 major ivory trafficking operations, seizing 100+ kg of elephant ivory and making key arrests from Kidepo to Kampala. Read more: focusedconservation.org/2025/12/09/uga…

Focused Conservation Uganda joined the Danish Embassy’s ECC DPG to highlight the Uganda Wildlife Crime Unit, cross-border partnerships, and projects. Learn more and show support at focusedconservation.org @DKinUganda @UKinUganda @FocusedConserve

FC Nigeria delivered a week of intensive investigation training to the SWO and dedicated IWT Prosecutors, strengthening skills in evidence gathering, suspect interviewing, searches, digital media exploitation and case prep. Fighting for wildlife continues. focusedconservation.org

A major win for wildlife in Nigeria. Customs officers at the Gbajo checkpoint rescued a lion cub and two Tantalus monkeys after identifying a trafficker—thanks to training and support from Focused Conservation. Learn more about Operation Rose here: focusedconservation.org/2025/11/16/ope…

Three wildlife traffickers arrested in Ajuba, Nigeria, attempting to sell 4 large elephant tusks! Thanks to swift action by authorities, the ivory is off the black market. Support Focused Conservation and our partners in Africa! Read more: focusedconservation.org/2025/10/29/ope…