Wildlife Conservation Network

We’ve moved! To better serve our conservation community, we’re moving all our updates, stories, & conservation news to Bluesky. While this page will stay up as an archive, we'd love to continue sharing wildlife updates with you on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, & LinkedIn🦋

When Phaliot joined @THFZim in 2014, he had never worked with wildlife. Today, he's a highly experienced pangolin rehabilitator & has cared for over 370 rescued pangolins. He's now leading Tikki Hywood's post-release monitoring program👏 #WorldPangolinDay

@MacawNetwork doubled the size of the Sarapiquí Rainforest Reserve in Costa Rica in 2024, securing crucial habitat for the critically endangered #GreatGreenMacaw whose survival depends on these irreplaceable forest sanctuaries 🦜 hubs.ly/Q034P2JP0

Lydia returns to the sea 🦈 Lydia is the sixth leopard shark released by the Misool Foundation and ReShark teams into the Misool Marine Reserve. This release marks another milestone toward the project's goal of returning 500 sharks to Raja Ampat's waters. 📸 Putro Pambajeng

Indigenous youth from Asia & North America unite to protect sacred species like snow leopards & salmon. Through ceremony & science, they're proving conservation needs both modern methods & ancient wisdom: hubs.ly/Q034dFtN0 @SnowLeopardCons

"Pandas are a gateway drug to conservation." It’s funny because it’s true. Proud to see my colleague & friend Paul Thomson on @wusa9 explain how pandas do more than just steal our hearts: wusa9.com/article/life/a…

From less than 10 lions to nearly 40 in Senegal's Niokolo-Koba National Park. This is what recovery looks like. Read key insights from LRF Director Peter Lindsey in our latest blog: hubs.ly/Q0346mVh0

When @CheetahBotswana rescued a trapped mother cheetah, they found three tiny surprises - cubs just weeks old! After months of care, this family of four is thriving and preparing for their wild release in 2025.

A perspective of reverence and respect from the forests of Kinabatangan. One of many riveting clips from the short film "Bridges to the Forest" featuring the work of WCN partner @kutankocp🌳🌳🌳

"I like my males flanged" - female orangutans. a.k.a he better have those beautiful face-framing cheek pads. See how they dazzle? Last year @NGOHUTAN rescued this injured adult male orangutan: Mobali. Since being released, Mobali has become a dominant flanged male & is thriving🙌

The goal: growing 10k seedlings. @smaconbats' reforestation nursery is regrowing the trees that bats & other local wildlife once relied on, offering hope for regenerating endangered ecosystems🌱 hubs.ly/Q032clrw0

The first GPS collars on spectacled bears! In Nov, @SpecBearPeru fitted 5 bears with collars in 1 week in northern Peru’s Laquipampa Wildlife Refuge protected area! hubs.ly/Q032cg3H0

Catch #MisoolFoundation on Animals Up Close with @bertiegregory! A WCN Partner, Misool is protecting one of the most pristine reefs on earth; a rare place where biodiversity is improving. If you haven't seen it yet, we highly recommend pressing play ▶️ hubs.ly/Q031LW0p0

Plant-for-the-Planet spurs global climate action, one 🌳 at a time. Through partnerships with groups like @ProyectoTiti & @MacawNetwork, they boost environmental healing to restore habitats, absorb carbon, & protect biodiversity. Click below to learn more! hubs.ly/Q031k1q_0

For the 1st time, the 1st cohort of our #RisingWildlifeLeaders Amazonia Program came together in the forests of Colombia💚 After a full week of connection & training, we're full of hope & excitement for what's to come! Learn more about the program! hubs.ly/Q031hWRQ0

A heartfelt congratulations to @JaneGoodallInst on being awarded the #MedalOfFreedom!🎉 For years, Jane has been a friend to WCN. Her support, wisdom, & advocacy have helped amplify the voices of those working to safeguard wildlife. Thank you Jane! hubs.ly/Q031mFDq0

We reached our donation goal! 2024 was a year of milestones for wildlife conservation. Thanks to all the support we've received from our lovely network (aka YOU), we’ve made progress for countless species around the world. Excited to see where the journey will continue in 2025🎉

Today is your last chance to donate to wildlife in 2024! Every contribution, no matter the size, helps fuel critical projects that will make a lasting impact for endangered species in 2025✨ 📸 A mother & baby Sunda pangolin, David Tan/Wildlife Reserves Singapore

David Kuvawoga of @PaintedDogPDC is making a difference for Africa's painted dogs, one of the most endangered species on the African continent: hubs.ly/Q030Gd2j0

As we close out another year of impactful conservation work, we want to extend a huge thanks to our dedicated network of supporters, partners, & conservationists. Your support has enabled us to fund & empower programs protecting species around the globe. Happy Holidays 🌍💚