Wild Entrust

As nature's clean-up crew, vultures play an important role in healthy ecosystems, helping to clear carcasses and keep our environment clean.

At Wild Entrust, vultures are also teachers.

Through our Coaching Conservation programme, children learn about the different roles vultures play, the threats they face, and why healthy ecosystems matter to all of us.

Because when we understand how connected we are to wildlife, we're more likely to care for it.

This International Vulture Awareness Day, we're celebrating one of nature's most misunderstood and most important birds.

How far would you go to make a difference?

In 2025, conservation took us across dusty roads, wild landscapes, and the entire North-West District.

From over 30,000 km logged by our researchers collecting vital data and monitoring large carnivores, to 30,000 km covered by our coaches bringing play-and-sport based conservation education to schools, and 2,963 km patrolled by our Wildlife Scouts to help prevent human-wildlife conflict and aid animals safely navigate barriers like the buffalo fence. Every kilometre tells a story.

These distances represent more than travel. They represent dedication, teamwork, and our commitment to a future where people and wildlife thrive together.

Read our 2025 Impact Report to see how far we've gone for conservation, for 35 years.

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What does conservation impact look like?

It looks like safer landscapes for wildlife, unforgettable first encounters with nature, and stronger livelihoods for communities.

Behind every number is a story of change. In 2025, our BioBoundary Project helped a leopard-inhabited ranch achieve 18 months without predation; Coaching Conservation connected 1,849 students with wildlife for the first time; and our Community Coexistence program supported $54,500 in cattle sales through the Botswana Meat Commission, helping communities access higher-value markets.

These numbers represent solutions that support coexistence, inspire future conservationists, and take conservation beyond protected areas.

Want the full picture? Read our 2025 Impact Report on our website: www.wildentrust.org/impact-report-2024-1

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In Setswana, elephants are called Tlou, and they are powerful ecosystem engineers. They help maintain healthy savannas by creating pathways, digging for water, and dispersing seeds.

Unfortunately, these gentle giants often find themselves in conflict with people. When elephants raid crops, farmers may retaliate, which can result in tragic losses for both parties. Through our work at Botswana Predator Conservation, we study elephant behaviour and movements to better understand and reduce human–wildlife conflict. Our BioBoundary Project and Community Coexistence Program focus on creating lasting, non-lethal solutions where people and elephants can thrive together.

This World Elephant Day, let’s celebrate Tlou — not just for their size, but for their vital role in healthy ecosystems and shared landscapes.

Botswana Predator Conservation, Coaching Conservation and Community Coexistence are programs of Wild Entrust

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Conservation is a journey!

We have been on it for more than 35 years, building knowledge, expanding our reach, and creating lasting impact.

From 10 years of dispersal data helping us understand predator movement and survival, to reaching 20,000+ students every year through play-based learning and supporting 7,000+ livestock through our Community Coexistence program. This is the power of long-term commitment.

After 35 years, one thing remains clear: lasting conservation takes time, collaboration, and dedication.

Discover the impact behind 35 years of conservation in our 2025 Impact Report.

📖 Read the full report: www.wildentrust.org/impact-report-2024-1
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Our 2025 Impact Report is now available.

This report tells the story of 35 years of conservation. A story celebrating the milestones, partnerships, long-term research and commitment that have shaped Wild Entrust’s journey and continue to drive meaningful impact.

Every number tells a story. Every achievement reflects the power of collaboration. Every success belongs to the people who make this work possible.

Explore our 2025 Impact Report and join us as we continue building a future where people and wildlife thrive together.

📖 Read the full report on our website: www.wildentrust.org/impact-report-2024-1



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Our team is growing. Let’s all welcome Jack & Boitumelo to the BioBoundary team 🎉

🐾 Would you rather face a lion or a human?

For African wild dogs, the choice is clear! Our 2025 study has revealed a "survival hack" used by endangered African wild dogs. It’s called the Human Shield Effect!

Here’s how it works:
🦁 Lions avoid areas with high human activity ---> 🐕 Wild dogs fear humans too, but they fear lions even more. --->🛡️ So when lions are nearby, wild dogs move closer to human settlements, using people as an accidental “shield” from their biggest predator.

This study shows how human presence is reshaping the “ecology of fear”, sometimes creating refuge spaces for endangered species like African wild dogs.

Read our full study by Abrahms, B., et al. (2025) to discover why, for African wild dogs, the safest place from a lion might be near us.
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Our research is powered by the support of many, including University of Washington Natural Selection Africa's Wild Dog Survival Fund

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