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We’ve been building stronger connections to wildlife for 200 years. Through our leading Zoos, our innovative conservation work in the field and through the Institute of Zoology, a centre of research excellence, we are passionate advocates for nature and won’t stop until we have created a world where wildlife thrives. Fighting for our world Protecting Species From lab to field, hands on and behind the scenes, we’re working at the cutting-edge of conservation identifying species most at risk and finding practical solutions that have real impact. Discover more Restoring Eco-systems Deepening understanding and knowledge of the natural world through scientific research, and acting now to reduce disease and decline while empowering a healthier future for wildlife, people and the planet. Discover more Living with Wildlife Collaborating with communities big and small, on the ground and around the world, to help people and wildlife live better together. Discover more Inspiring Change Bringing people closer to nature, inspiring love and care for wildlife at all levels and growing a movement of conservationists. Discover more Stand up for nature Climate change and human activity have pushed our precious planet to its limit causing devastating habitat and species loss. When nature loses, we all do. Urgent action to help people and wildlife live better together, is the only way to save the natural world we love and depend upon. We believe nature can recover - that’s where ZSL comes in, and where you can play your part. Our impact Safeguarding the world’s rarest primate Hainan gibbon conservation The Hainan gibbon is the rarest primate and possibly the rarest mammal species. There’s been a severe decline in numbers due to habitat loss and hunting. Protecting the most illegally trafficked animal on earth Pangolins We’re leading global pangolin conservation work through our pioneering community work, anti-poaching patrols and by working with key decision makers. Restoring Polynesian history Partula snail conservation We saved the remaining Polynesian snails before they could be wiped out forever, and we have been breeding them ever since to restore their precious ecosystem and place in history. Reintroducing the hazel dormouse to British countryside Recovering UK wildlife By working together with our conservation partners, we’ve managed to successfully reintroduce over 1,000 dormice. Achieving conservation milestones Nepal’s tiger population more than doubles A wildlife survey led by the Department of National Park and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC), Government of Nepal and supported by ZSL reveals that Endangered Bengal tigers in Nepal have doubled in number for the first time in decades. Restoring ecosystems Recovering mangrove forests Our projects in the Philippines have restored and protected over 900 hectares of abandoned fishpond mangroves - around the size of 1,260 football pitches. Fighting illegal wildlife trade in Mongolia Illegal wildlife trade in Mongolia We’re pioneering infrastructure to prevent the illegal wildlife trade across Mongolia, by establishing a new ecological police department and providing cutting-edge border control training. Rescuing wildlife Baby pangolin rescued from poachers A rescued young Sunda pangolin takes his first tentative steps after being released back into the wild. Restoring wildlife globally Making a difference for wildlife Together we have the power to restore wildlife globally. We are collaborating with communities, conservationists and scientists across the world to make a meaningful impact for wildlife everywhere. Our insight and evidence-based approach achieves positive change and powers sustainable solutions that work for wildlife, people and the planet. Together for wildlife We believe nature can recover but right now it needs our support. Together, we can restore wildlife - join us in our fight to save our natural world. Become a supporter Where we work Regions Conservation in Africa We’re working across Africa to protect people and wildlife on the brink of ecological emergency. Regions Conservation in Asia Protecting Asiatic lions in India, recovering Greater one-horned rhinos in Nepal, and discovering new species in Vietnam. Regions Conservation in UK and Europe Remember the last time you saw a hedgehog rustling in the leaves? We’re restoring wildlife across Britain and Europe. Regions Conservation in Americas Our scientists have recorded 94% new species loss since 1970 in Latin America and Caribbean alone. Regions Conservation in Oceania Recovering island wildlife which is most at risk from invasive species. Habitat Marine and freshwater They cover 71% of the surface of our planet, and yet they are still the least explored. Where we work Find out more about ZSL Science & Research The Institute of Zoology (IoZ) is a world-renowned research centre working at the cutting edge of conservation science. Discover more Conservation From investigating the health threats facing animals to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction. Discover more Where we work From locating the remaining populations of threatened species to promoting sustainable wildlife-human relations in local communities, our projects address the variety of problems facing wildlife using practical solutions. Discover more Species we work with We’re working on over 50 conservation projects around the globe. Many of these projects are specifically focussed on one highly threatened species. Discover more Our online shop The perfect animal gifts Gifts for wildlife lovers Every purchase through the online shop directly supports ZSL. You help to fund our science and conservation projects and allow us to look after the animals in our care at our conservation Zoos. Shop for wildlife Join the fight for wildlife Whether it’s rescuing pangolins from the clutches of the illegal wildlife trade or replanting over one million mangrove trees, stay up to date with our progress restoring wildlife globally. Sign up to conservation updates Help Wildlife in Desperate Need More than 40,000 species are at risk of extinction. At ZSL, our science-led conservation is helping to save the most threatened wildlife in the UK and around the world. But we can’t do it without you. GIVE MONTHLY SINGLE GIFT Donate Today . 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