17 Jun
From the rugged bushveld of South Africa to the dense rainforests of Indonesia, Global Conservation Force continued to make powerful strides in wildlife conservation throughout May and June 2025. With hands-on ranger support, advanced wildlife monitoring, K9 deployment, legal action against poachers, and global education, the past two months reflect our deep and growing impact on the frontlines of conservation.
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We’re proud to share a powerful step forward in pangolin conservation: Global Conservation Force has sponsored four tracking tags for our partners at Zululand Conservation Trust to support their critical work monitoring and protecting pangolins in the wild.
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Every day is Endangered Species Day at Global Conservation Force—but on this globally recognized day, we take the opportunity to reflect, celebrate, and reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the wildlife and wild places that need our help the most. Conservation is not an overnight win; it’s a long-term, strategic, and collaborative mission. That’s why we build our efforts around lasting impact—and few examples illustrate that better than our work to protect rhinos.
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Thanks to your incredible support, April and May have brought major wins for rhino conservation and community-based efforts across South Africa! From raising a glass at Brews for Baby Rhinos in San Diego to tuning in from around the world for our Live Conservation Chat with Karen Odendaal, Anthony Porter, and Mike Veale, our GCF community has shown up in full force to support our trusted partners at Zululand Conservation Trust and the Zululand Rhino Orphanage.
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Pour yourself a fresh cup and join Mike Veale for a compelling episode of Coffee and Conservation, featuring Karen Odendaal, Chief Operating Officer of Zululand Conservation Trust (ZCT) and Managing Director of Manyoni Private Game Reserve. Karen has been a driving force in South African conservation since 2005, from her early days as a Black Rhino Monitor to establishing the Zululand Rhino Orphanage and leading groundbreaking community and wildlife initiatives. In this episode, Karen and Mike explore the vital work being done at the intersection of wildlife conservation and community engagement—from pangolin rehabilitation and range expansion to her pivotal role in founding the Zululand Rhino Orphanage in response to the poaching crisis.
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Every year, on the third Saturday in February (February 15th this year), conservationists and wildlife lovers around the world celebrate World Pangolin Day—a day dedicated to raising awareness and taking action to protect the world’s most trafficked mammal. Pangolins, often called "scaly anteaters," are facing a devastating crisis due to illegal wildlife trafficking. At Global Conservation Force (GCF), we are committed to fighting for their survival through a multi-faceted approach that includes counter wildlife trafficking investigations, anti-poaching initiatives, K9 conservation units, and global education programs.
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At Global Conservation Force, we are dedicated to protecting the world’s most trafficked mammal—the pangolin. These elusive, scale-covered creatures are facing extreme threats due to poaching and illegal wildlife trade. By supporting our conservation efforts, you are directly contributing to anti-poaching initiatives, public awareness campaigns, and the essential resources needed to safeguard pangolins in the wild. One of the easiest and most stylish ways to support pangolin conservation is by wearing your commitment! Our pangolin-themed apparel and merchandise not only spreads awareness but also funds our frontline protection efforts. Every purchase helps provide critical resources, such as ranger training, K9 units, and rescue operations for pangolins caught in the illegal wildlife trade.
READ MORE21 Dec
As part of our ongoing commitment to recovering Bangladesh’s tortoise populations, we’re thrilled to announce the rewilding of critically endangered elongated tortoises (Indotestudo elongata) at Lawachara National Park.
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Global Conservation Force (GCF) is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our ongoing mission to support wildlife conservation and anti-poaching efforts. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters and the P.L.A.Y. Donation Match Campaign for Giving Tuesday, we have successfully sponsored critical gear for the entire @manyoniapuandk9unit.
READ MORE28 Nov
At Global Conservation Force, we use a multifaceted approach to protect wildlife, combining umbrella conservation with targeted strategies to create a lasting impact.
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