David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF)’s Post

We all know that otters are special animals - not only are they wonderful animals to watch but they are great indicators to a healthy environment. And yet they are being exploited for commercial gain and in some places hunted almost to extinction. Their habitat is being destroyed and fish stocks depleted. And they are being killed on our roads. The International Otter Survival Fund (IOSF) is one of the world's leading otter charities. In the UK, IOSF is the only charity solely dedicated to the conservation, protection and care of #Otters based on over 20 years of scientific research in the UK and around the world. #Otters #Conservation #Wildlife https://lnkd.in/en8pcraS

We all know that otters are special animals - not only are they wonderful animals to watch but they are great indicators to a healthy environment. And yet they are being exploited for commercial gain and in some places hunted almost to extinction. Their habitat is being destroyed and fish stocks depleted. And they are being killed on our roads. The International Otter Survival Fund (IOSF) is one of the world's leading otter charities. In the UK, IOSF is the only charity solely dedicated to the conservation, protection and care of #Otters based on over 20 years of scientific research in the UK and around the world. #Otters #Conservation #Wildlife https://lnkd.in/eSgbCTvG

ICYMI: Only three more days to join our bat-tacular fundraiser to support four groups working to protect bats through education, rescue and rehabilitation, and conservation. And now is the time to give—now through October 31, AWI is matching all donations up to a total of $40,000! 🦇 Bats are neither spooky nor creepy. They are the unsung heroes of healthy ecosystems—pollinating crops, dispersing seeds, and consuming vast quantities of potentially harmful insects. But bat populations are collapsing due to habitat loss, climate change, declining food supply, and white-nose syndrome, a fatal fungal disease. Now through October 31, all gifts up to a $40,000 total will be matched 1:1 by AWI and distributed equally to the following organizations: Bat World Sanctuary, Pennsylvania Bat Conservation and Rehabilitation, Bat Conservation & Rescue of Virginia, and Bats Northwest. Donate here: https://lnkd.in/eMVbqEKZ 📷: Bat Conservation & Rescue of Virginia

This #GivingTuesday, Be the Voice for the Voiceless 🌍 Today, the world comes together to make a difference. At Alpha Aid NGO, we are dedicated to safeguarding some of the planet's most iconic and endangered animals, including rhinos, elephants, and numerous others under threat from organized poaching syndicates. Your generosity fuels our mission: ✨ Stopping poachers with advanced technology and strategic operations. ✨ Protecting wildlife by safeguarding their natural habitats. ✨ Supporting local communities who play a vital role in conservation efforts. 🦏 Every Donation Counts $10 could help provide essentials for our anti-poaching patrols. $25 could support community education programs that empower locals to protect wildlife. $50 could contribute to life-saving equipment for our teams on the ground. 💚 Together, we can ensure these majestic creatures have a future. 👉 Give now and be part of the movement to stop poaching, save species, and preserve the natural beauty of our world. [Insert donation link] Let’s turn compassion into action this #GivingTuesday. Together, we can create lasting change. 🐘🦏🌿 https://lnkd.in/gcUJ-tqR #AlphaAid #GivingTuesday2024 #StopPoaching #SaveWildlife #WildlifeConservation #MakeADifference

Just one day left. If you’re thinking of giving, please don’t delay!   We still have £12k in match-funding to unlock through our Big Give #ChristmasChallenge. Every donation will be doubled until the deadline at 12 noon tomorrow, Tuesday 10th: https://lnkd.in/egwyW-ee   Many vets working in the most biodiverse regions of our planet struggle to access affordable and appropriate training in wildlife medicine. WVI can provide the flexible, tailored and sustainable support they need to build their confidence, competence and courage in caring for threatened species.   We can do this relatively easily and cheaply – but sadly not for free. That’s why we’re asking for your help to give people the transformative training they need to have a real impact on the animals they work with – and ultimately on conservation and the protection of biodiversity.   We can all be part of that bigger picture, helping safeguard the health of all who share the planet.   #TrainingVets #ChangingLives #SavingSpecies #OnePlanet #OneHealth #OneFuture #ConservationMedicine

Get ready to help us nurture Somerset's native plants and keep the habitats YOU love healthy and wild! 🌱🌼 The Big Give Christmas Challenge is BACK, which means from 3rd December - 10th December, we'll be asking for your help to raise a total of £20,000! If we reach that target in a week, our funds will be DOUBLED, unlocking a total of £40,000 for our nature reserves. 🔓 This year, we're taking the opportunity to address the silent spread of invasive plants on our reserves. When they spread across a landscape, species like Himalayan balsam and Japanese knotweed can have a devastating impact on our native wildlife, wild spaces, and waterways — and managing them is both costly and takes up a huge amount of our Reserves Team's time. From 3rd December, we'll be raising awareness of invasive plant species and how they can impact our precious wildlife and the eocsystems on which they depend, while asking for YOUR help to unlock the vital funds needed to support our nature reserves. 📆 Save the date so you're ready to donate during giving week (and remember that your donation will be doubled when you donate during this period!): https://lnkd.in/dzzggvpf #Somerset #Nature #NatureRecovery

Did you know? Environmental nonprofits are receiving less than 2% of charitable dollars! Out of $471 billion donated to nonprofits in 2020, only $8 billion went towards environmental causes. It's time to prioritize our planet! Let's support organizations dedicated to conservation, wildlife protection, and land trusts. Every little bit counts towards a greener, healthier future for all. #EarthWeek #SaveThePlanet #EnvironmentalJustice #SupportGreenCauses #RedstartCreative #MarylandNonProfits #MarketingForNonProfits

Did you know? Each year, we find loving homes for hundreds of desert tortoises who can't return to the wild due to disease risks. These amazing animals make unique pets and give you a special connection to desert wildlife. By adopting, you're also helping to protect wild populations: https://bit.ly/3oslhr4 Not ready to adopt? You can still make an impact by donating: https://bit.ly/3Yp8Yf9

Flames have torn through farms, leaving nothing but ash and devastation in their wake. For our wildlife ranchers, the destruction is unimaginable. Livestock left without food, and wildlife habitats obliterated. Families and workers are left standing amidst the ruins of their homes and businesses, unsure of how to begin rebuilding. Imagine waking up to this devastation, with nothing but the clothes on your back, wondering how you’ll feed your children, your employees, or the animals that depend on you. Every bit of help counts — and that’s where we come in. Your donations will be used to transport essential feed and supplies to these hard-hit areas. It’s not just about feeding livestock; it’s about providing hope in a time of despair. The need is urgent, and together, we can make a meaningful difference to those who have lost everything. Let’s come together to help rebuild what these fires have destroyed. Every donation brings hope, food, and a chance to start again. Donate: https://lnkd.in/gt2hfkAa #BeTheDifference #WRSAFoundation #BeTheBeacon #WRSAFoundation #wildaboutranching #WRSA #Wildliferanching #ourgame #conservation #sustainable

Happy Birthday to our very own matriarch Michelle Henley ! 🎂🎁🥳 30 years & over half of Michelle’s life has been devoted to fighting to keep elephants alive - that’s a lot of elephants saved!!! 🐘🤍🐘 After all that time, Mich is never afraid of getting her hands (or feet) dirty when it comes to saving elephants! When she’s not busy developing Elephants Alive next innovative conservation strategy, fundraising or reviewing & writing the latest scientific research on elephant conservation, you can be sure to find her in her happy place: in the field with her team, spending time with elephants and engaging with local stakeholders to pave the path towards human-elephant coexistence! As you would expect from a true conservation powerhouse, even Michelle’s birthday fundraiser is dedicated to elephant conservation… visit the link to support Dr. Stephanie Preston’s GoFundMe campaign! https://lnkd.in/d7E6ZnnT 📲 The funds raised will support Michelle’s and our team’s elephant coexistence work - so that elephants do not become the next rhino… If you can’t donate, please share the link with your network so we can reach more #elephantlovers 🐘 _______________________⁠ #elephant #elephantsalive #elephantconservation #wildliferesearch #wildlifeconservation #womeninconservation