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Wildlife conservation

Practice of protecting wild plant and animal species and their habitats

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2024	Wildlife trade WWF and the Zoological Society of London released a report revealing a 94% decline in wildlife populations in Latin America and the Caribbean over the past 48 years, marking the largest regional decline attributed to wildlife trafficking, deforestation, and other environmental pressures.
2024	Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing Construction work continues, with expected completion by early 2026.
February 12 2024	Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals 14th Conference of the Parties (COP 14) of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from February 12-27
2023	Koala conservation The Labor Party incorporated support for the Great Koala National Park into their political platform during an election campaign.
2023	Tiger reserves of India Madhav National Park initiated a tiger reintroduction project, relocating three tigers (including two females) to boost the park's tiger population.
2023	Human–wildlife conflict The IUCN SSC Human-Wildlife Conflict & Coexistence Specialist Group published the IUCN SSC Guidelines on human-wildlife conflict and coexistence, providing foundations and principles for good practice and practical guidance on addressing wildlife conflicts and enabling coexistence.
2023	Human–wildlife conflict Over 1.8 million distinct human-wildlife conflicts occurred through animal-involved auto accidents on roadways, highlighting the significant ongoing interaction between humans and wildlife.
2023	Tiger reserves of India The total number of tiger reserves in India reached 57 protected areas, demonstrating significant growth in tiger conservation efforts.
June 2023	Spectacled Bear Conservation Society Spectacled Bear Conservation Society (SBC) initiated a two-year research study of spectacled bear populations in the Machu Picchu historical sanctuary, collaborating with the Peruvian government. The project involves using camera traps, GPS-satellite collars, and continued monitoring to gather critical data on bear behaviors and support conservation efforts.
April 2023	Human–wildlife conflict A life-sized bronze sculpture of the walrus was installed at Kongen Marina to create a historical record of the incident after the animal was euthanized.
2022	Tiger conservation World Wildlife Fund (WWF) set a goal to double the wild tiger population by the next Chinese Year of the Tiger.
2022	Tiger reserves of Maharashtra Maharashtra's tiger population reached 444 tigers, as confirmed by the All India Tiger Estimation Report, highlighting the success of state tiger reserves like Tadoba-Andhari, Melghat, Pench, Bor, Navegaon-Nagzira, and Sahyadri.
2022	Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing P-22, the project's original inspiration, died, which further stimulated awareness and fundraising for the wildlife crossing.
2022	Koala conservation The Australian government officially declared koalas as endangered by extinction, marking a critical point in the species' conservation status.
2022	Project Elephant Two new Elephant Reserves established: Lemru in Chhattisgarh and Agasthyamalai in Tamil Nadu, along with Terai Elephant Reserve in Uttar Pradesh
September 26 2022	Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds Eighth Meeting of Parties (MoP) convened in Budapest, Hungary, continuing the ongoing international dialogue on migratory waterbird conservation.
June 2022	Human–wildlife conflict A 1,300-pound walrus appeared in Oslo harbor, moving into highly populated areas and posing a threat to human safety by moving onto boats and threatening to sink them.
April 2022	Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing Caltrans officially begins construction of the wildlife crossing in spring 2022, with initial work focused on relocating public utilities.
April 2022	Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing Donations for the wildlife crossing project reached over $87 million, with contributions from more than 5,000 people, foundations, agencies, and businesses.
April 22 2022	Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing Groundbreaking ceremony held on Earth Day for the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, attended by Governor Gavin Newsom, Wallis Annenberg, wildlife biologists, public officials, and community members.
2021	Wildlife Conservation Network WCN established the Career Program to invest in and support established local conservationists, providing opportunities for professional growth and expanding their impact on wildlife conservation.
2021	Wildlife Conservation Network Wildlife Conservation Network launched the California Wildlife Program (CWP) to connect habitats for fragmented puma populations and other California wildlife by creating designated wildlife corridors to prevent species isolation due to urban development.
2021	Koala conservation NSW Greens introduced a parliamentary bill proposing the establishment of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) in New South Wales to protect koala habitats.
2021	Arcturos Arcturos created a separate fenced enclosure for lynxes in the Wolf & Lynx Conservation Area, following the rescue of 3 lynxes and 4 wolves from a zoo in Andorra.
2021	Australian Wildlife Conservancy AWC launched the Western River Refuge initiative on Kangaroo Island, creating a 369-hectare feral predator-free sanctuary to protect the Kangaroo Island dunnart and other threatened species in response to the 2020 bushfires.
June 2021	Wildlife corridor The Florida Wildlife Corridor act was passed, securing a statewide network of nearly 18 million acres of connected ecosystems, spanning from the Alabama state line through the Florida panhandle to the Florida Keys, including state parks, national forests, and wildlife management areas.
May 2021	Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing The Annenberg Foundation pledged $25 million to the project, contingent on raising an additional $35 million.
May 2 2021	S. G. Neginhal S. G. Neginhal passed away, leaving behind a significant legacy in forest conservation and wildlife protection.
April 30 2021	S. G. Neginhal Neginhal celebrated his 92nd birthday.
January 26 2021	Helene Marsh Appointed Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the Australia Day Honours, acknowledging her distinguished service and achievements in environmental science.
2020	Wildlife Conservation Network Wildlife Conservation Network launched the Rhino Recovery Fund (RRF) to protect rhinos from poachers, safeguard their habitats, and support projects fighting rhino horn trafficking and restoring rhino landscapes.
2020	Wildlife Conservation Network Wildlife Conservation Network established the Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) to support conservationists and local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing challenges threatening wildlife protection and community security.
2020	Wildlife Alliance Launched the #StopEatingWildlife campaign in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, focusing on raising awareness about health risks of wildlife consumption and its impact on wildlife conservation.
2020	Wildlife Alliance Successful protection of 1.4 million hectares of the Cardamom Mountains Rainforest.
2020	Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing Wildlife biologists discover the first evidence of physical abnormalities in the isolated mountain lion population, highlighting the critical need for genetic exchange.
2020	Koala conservation Kangaroo Island bushfires estimated to have killed approximately 30,000 koalas out of a population of 50,000.
2020	Human–wildlife conflict IUCN SSC Human-Wildlife Conflict Task Force developed an updated definition of human-wildlife conflict, focusing on struggles emerging from wildlife presence and behavior posing threats to human interests.
2020	Nick Maughan Foundation Nick Maughan and Rick Ogden launched BoxWise, a 10-week boxing programme designed to help young people improve fitness, mental wellbeing, and create pathways to education and employment through England Boxing coaches.
2020	Nick Maughan Foundation Nick Maughan Foundation (NMF) was established at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on philanthropic initiatives in education, environment, and civic support for disenfranchised communities.
June 2020	Koala conservation New South Wales parliamentary committee released a report warning that koalas could be extirpated from the state by 2050.
February 15 2020	Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals 13th Conference of the Parties (COP 13) of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals held in Gandhinagar, India, from February 15-22
2019	Wildlife Conservation Network Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN) and Save Pangolins jointly established the Pangolin Crisis Fund (PCF) to protect pangolins, combat wildlife trafficking, and reduce demand for pangolin products in Asia and Africa.
2019	Wildlife Alliance Wildlife Alliance supports a 16-member community patrol team in Phnom Chongreak to protect endangered Bantengs. They also start selling carbon credits through the Southern Cardamom REDD+ partnership.
2019	African Wildlife Foundation Kaddu Sebunya becomes CEO of the African Wildlife Foundation, continuing the organization's leadership transition.
2019	Wildlife trade COVID-19 pandemic linked to wildlife trade and destruction of nature, with the disease originating from animal populations under severe environmental pressures.
2019	Mountain caribou conservation New timber permits designated, continuing logging in native mountain caribou habitat and further threatening their survival.
2019	Australian Wildlife Conservancy AWC partnered with Bullo River Station in the Northern Territory, creating a unique conservation collaboration on a 160,000-hectare pastoral property that aims to protect wildlife including the Gouldian finch and wyulda possum.
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Wildlife conservation

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International Union for Conservation of Nature

CITES

The Nature Conservancy