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23/05/2026

In the heart of Kenya's Amboseli landscape, a new initiative is taking shape: one rooted in cultural heritage, economic resilience, and wildlife conservation.

For generations, beadwork has been an important expression of Maasai identity and culture. Yet despite the artistry and skill behind the work, bead-making has often remained informal and fragmented, limiting women’s ability to generate stable income from their craft.

This new initiative will change that. 📿

Designed to support Maasai women artisans, the IFAW-supported Beadwork Development Hub represents a new model for conservation-led development, one that intentionally connects sustainable livelihoods with healthier landscapes for people and wildlife alike.

The goal is simple, but transformative: ensuring traditional craftsmanship becomes a sustainable source of financial independence for women and their families. 💙

22/05/2026

Meet Monikuntal 🐘💛

This young Asian elephant calf was recently found trapped in a muddy trench, weak and vulnerable in India. The IFAW-Wildlife Trust of India team rescued him and brought him to the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation for specialised care.

Now, he is safe and receiving ongoing treatment at the centre, where dedicated team members are supporting his recovery and rehabilitation journey. 💙

Photos: © IFAW-WTI

21/05/2026

Rescued Asiatic black bear cubs in rehabilitation 🐻🖤

These two small cubs were both admitted to the IFAW-Wildlife Trust of India Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation just one day apart.

The first little cub was rescued from teenagers who had taken it from an undisclosed location. The second was found stranded in an agricultural field.

Both cubs are now safe in rehabilitation with the team, receiving the care they need to hopefully one day return back to the wild where they belong. 🩶

Photos: Subhashish Arandhara / © IFAW-WTI

16/05/2026

Same, but different.

On a recent trip to India, Lucky Safuli spotted the clear differences between Asian elephants and the African elephants he grew up with.

Sadly, both face similar threats—habitat loss and fragmentation, human–elephant conflict, poaching, and illegal trade. In Asia, elephants are also at risk from infrastructure, including deadly train collisions.

In well-protected areas like Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve, IFAW supports the Wildlife Trust of India to help elephants and greater one-horned rhinos thrive.

In this video, Lucky breaks down what makes the Asian elephant different from its African cousin.

And the bigger picture? Through , IFAW works to secure and connect the landscapes wildlife need to move, feed, and flourish.

Whether it’s elephants in Africa or rhinos in Asia, conservation success depends on space—and safety—to truly roam.

15/05/2026

This pangolin was cruelly taken from its home in the wild by a poacher and illegal trader—who tried to run when police arrived to confiscate the pangolin!

But this story has a hopeful ending; this pangolin was newly abducted from the wild, so it did not need to stay in rehabilitation with our friends at Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN) for long before being released into a protected forest reserve! The trader was sentenced to jail, and new laws were put in place to lengthen sentences for traders of illegal wildlife.

In honour of today, please share this video and take our pledge to protect pangolins and other exploited animals: https://g.ifaw.org/4uNW07x

Thank you for stepping up for endangered species around the world! 💙

📹: © JAAN

14/05/2026

Rescued spider monkey update! 🐒⬇️

These four baby spider monkeys were found stuffed inside sacks and abandoned along a railway in southern Mexico. After being rescued, they were brought into care with support from IFAW and our partners PROFEPA, IBANQROO, and Payo Obispo Zoo.

All four infants are now doing well in rehabilitation, gaining weight back and learning to feed themselves solid food. An enclosure was set up with the IFAW donated cages where they have been allowed to explore and interact with each other, allowing the monkeys to develop natural behaviors.

Although it is too early to determine the monkeys' future, observing and studying these behaviors in a controlled environment will allow the team to build a solid foundation for determining the next steps in their journey. 💙

Photos: © Payo Obispo Zoological Park

13/05/2026

IFAW’s new study, ‘Behind Closed Doors’, shines a light on “exotic pet” owners, revealing low awareness around laws, concerns about social media influence, and strong support for tougher protections.

Our new campaign, ‘Liked to death’, has also been launched to help educate and increase awareness of the issue.

Learn more:

A new study focused on “exotic pet” owners has revealed low awareness around laws, concerns about social‑media influence, & support for tougher protections

12/05/2026

Six months ago, this owl could barely open his eyes. Now, he's well on his way to a life back in the wild. 💚

When this Oriental scops owl arrived at the Beijing Raptor Rescue Centre in August, he was weak, refused to eat, and kept his eyes mostly closed. After weeks of care, he started to recover, but something still wasn’t right. During a flight test, he couldn’t fly in a straight line, a clear sign of vision problems.

After six months of continued dedicated care and a recent vision test, this tiny owl is now flying straight and strong again! A huge milestone for a species that relies on sharp sight to hunt at night and survive in the wild.

This little owl will soon be soaring through the skies, where he belongs. 🦉☁️

08/05/2026

Arriving at Mosswood Wildlife on the same day, these two joeys quickly became best friends. 🐨🐨

Soon named Buzz and Woody, the duo was released back to the wild after a year in rehabilitation. 🤠🚀

07/05/2026

Why did this year’s right whale calving season matter more than ever? ⬇️⬇️

With 23 calves born, this is the strongest calving season in recent years and a meaningful step forward for a species with only about 380 individuals remaining. It demonstrates that recovery *is* possible when the right protections and solutions are in place.

While this progress is encouraging, it is also fragile.

To better understand what’s driving this progress—and what could put it at risk—we’ve assessed this year’s calving season through a report card, looking at key factors including population trends, threats, policy, and emerging solutions:

With 23 calves born, this is the strongest calving season in recent years and a meaningful step forward for this species.

02/05/2026

🚨Logging in Glenbog State Forest.
⚠️ This is an animal welfare emergency!
💔 Now it is more important than ever to use your voice to sign IFAW’s call to action to stop Forestry of NSW! We must act before it’s too late.

🖋️👉 Sign the petition now: https://g.ifaw.org/4tcuG1F



📸: © Wilderness Australia