December 2022
MarAlliance conducted a Belize Barrier Reef wide census of marine turtles with Belize's traditional fishers. Their study of the spatial ecology of key species and demographics provides insight into how to mitigate threats and focus conservation.
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station raised eight-million dollars for a new state-of-the-art wildlife hospital to further their capital campaign milestone. The 2.6-acre property will serve the greater community and allow for individualized care for every patient.
Dr. Rachel Graham received the Oceana Belize Ocean Hero Award—honoring Belizeans for their accomplishments in ocean conservation, advocacy, and education.
October 2020
During their 2020 Giving Day for Apes, GRACE raises more than $32,000 for Grauer's gorillas—ensuring the apes continue to thrive with healthy forest habitats and vegetation.
September 2020
ADI Wildlife Sanctuary completes rescues of 12 tigers and 5 lions from Guatemala, while building a sanctuary in South Africa for over 40 big cats
July 2020
The NhRP filed its appellate brief in the First Judicial Department and expects to appear before the court for oral argument on behalf of Happy in or about November 2020.
May 2020
The Nonhuman Rights Project applauds a decision issued by the Islamabad High Court in Pakistan that “without any hesitation” affirms the rights of nonhuman animals, and specifically orders the release to sanctuary of an Asian elephant named Kaavan held in solitary confinement at the Marghazar Zoo. Click here to learn more.
Animals Asia rescues two bears from a bile farm which was part of a restaurant just north of Hanoi, Vietnam. The bears, which were named Florence and Clara, were fittingly rescued on International Nurses Day. Click here to read more.
April 2020
The African Wildlife Foundation launches a new 10-year strategy coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The strategy is aimed at achieving three goals: to support and promote African-led policy, planning, and finance that leverage wildlife and wildlands as essential to development; to conserve, protect, and restore Africa’s ecosystems and the services they provide; and to conserve Africa’s wildlife in situ and reduce poaching and other forms of illegal wildlife trade. Click here to read more.
March 2020
Thanks to funding from the Holtzman Wildlife Foundation, the Ol Jogi Community and Wildlife Foundation receives much-needed equipment for its veterinary clinic, as well as operating support to protect animals during the COVID-19 pandemic.