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23/09/2026

This baby little owl arrived at IFAW's BRRC after being found on the grass in poor condition. Thankfully, after a few days in the ICU, its health improved significantly. We're rooting for this cutie to be 𝘰𝘸𝘭 better soon. 🦉

22/09/2026

This , we’re taking a closer look at the important role these massive mammals play within their ecosystems. 🦏

As keystone species, rhinos help shape the habitats around them, creating conditions that support other wildlife and the plants they depend on. From the smallest seed to the largest herbivore, their impact is bigger than you might think.

🦏 Now that you know more about rhinos, put your knowledge to the test with our new quiz! ➡️ https://g.ifaw.org/4h7xLgN


Photo 1: © IFAW/Scott Anger
Photo 2: © Daryl and Sharna Balfour
Photo 3: © IFAW-WTI
Photo 4: © IFAW/Jon Hrusa
Photo 5: © IFAW/B. Hollweg

21/09/2026

If you had to leave home with your pet in an emergency, would you have everything you need? A little preparation now can make a big difference when you need to act quickly.

20/09/2026

For decades, treating all giraffes as one species created a misleading picture: healthy Southern giraffe populations masked the steep declines of Northern, Reticulated and Masai giraffes, making the species' overall conservation status appear far more secure than it was.

By recognising that there are four distinct species, we can better understand which populations need the most help.

Photos: © IFAW/B. Hollweg, © Donal Boyd

19/09/2026

Living with the Wild episode three is now live. YouTube link in comments.

16/09/2026

New research has changed our understanding of giraffes, and that could have important implications for how we protect them.

Find out how a landmark decision is reshaping giraffe conservation here:

A decade of research has revealed that giraffe populations are far more distinct than previously believed....

15/09/2026

🎉 Great news! Our petition to review and reform laws on keeping wild animals as pets has now reached 10,000 signatures.

✅ This means the Government must officially respond.

But we don't want to stop there. To secure consideration for a debate in Parliament, we need to reach our next major milestone: 100,000 signatures 🏛️

Many wild animals are being captured and smuggled into the UK, while others are being bred in captivity to supply the wild animal pet trade. The problem is only growing, with viral social media content increasingly normalising and glamorising wild animal ownership. This demand fuels wildlife trafficking, animal suffering, and biodiversity loss.

Every signature helps send a clear message: wild animals belong in the wild—not in our homes. 🐆🌍

✍️ Sign and share 👇

Wild animals are inherently unsuited to life as pets, yet millions are kept in UK homes in conditions that fail to meet their complex welfare needs, with a growing trade and weak oversight. We call for urgent review and reform of laws on the keeping and trade of wild animals as pets.

14/09/2026

A year can make a world of difference for koalas 🐨

Come along with us and as we check on the incredible progress from last year's tree planting in Victoria, Australia.

Cover photo: © Janine Duffy

11/09/2026

Huge conservation news: Iceland plans to submit a bill which will permanently ban whaling in its waters.

Right now, Iceland, Norway, and Japan are the only three countries that permit commercial whaling. This bill will take that number from three to two.

“A proposal to update the laws that allow whaling in Icelandic waters would be a groundbreaking step towards modern day marine conservation and animal welfare, especially for a country so reliant on a healthy ocean.” - Sharon Livermore, IFAW's Director of Marine Conservation

Continue reading:

The country is one of just three that still permits commercial whaling, while its government has faced mounting pressure to ban the practice

10/09/2026

GPS-enabled satellite collars have been fitted to six elephants roaming in and around Hwange National Park. The collars will provide conservation teams with a clearer picture of how elephants use this vital landscape.

Led by Zimparks with IFAW and thanks to the generous support of the Postcode Loterij and its players, the operation fitted collars to three females and three adult males. It brings the total number collared through the partnership to 22 since 2024.

The collars transmit location data by satellite, helping teams identify key movement routes, anticipate potential human-elephant conflict, strengthen early warning systems, and guide land-use planning.

Through Room to Roam, this knowledge helps secure connected landscapes where elephants can move safely and people and wildlife share space.

Learn more: https://www.ifaw.org/uk/press-releases/six-elephants-collared-hwange-landscape