The Challenge The Solutions Get Involved News Events About Us DONATE Protecting Endangered Species Tusk’s projects protect more than 40 threatened species and their habitat ... Many of the threatened species that Tusk helps protect are also flagship species that we promote to help secure the landscapes in which they are found. In doing so we also protect other wildlife as an important asset for local communities who could continue to benefit from their presence for future generations. To protect species threatened by poaching and the illegal wildlife trade, intervention is required at every stage of the trade: anti-poaching patrols to stop the killing and supply; international cooperation and tight border controls to stop the trafficking; and awareness campaigns to reduce demand in the destination countries. Since its inception Tusk has invested in anti-poaching efforts throughout Africa, while using our voice and influence to halt the trade. IN THIS SECTION Protecting Endangered Species Habitat Protection Human Wildlife Co-existence Environmental Education Tusk Supported Projects Species At Risk As well as protecting African Elephant, Rhino and Lion, Tusk’s projects are playing a critical role in the survival of Cheetah, Chimpanzee, Eastern Lowland and Mountain Gorillas, Painted Dog, Grevy’s Zebra, Giant Sable, Cape Vulture, Crowned Sifaka, Hawksbill Turtle, and many more.... PROJECT Okapi Conservation Project The endangered okapi is the only other living member of the giraffe family, and survives only in the forests of war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). PROJECT Sera Wildlife Conservancy In 2001 local Samburu communities formed the Sera Wildlife Conservancy (SWC) with the aim of bringing together three historically rival ethnic groups to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources in their traditional lands. PROJECT Vulture Conservation Project The Vulture Conservation Project (VulPro) works across South Africa to protect the endangered Cape vulture and other species. Although the wildlife crisis we are facing is terrifying, we are all in a position to make a difference, before it is too late. BRIGHTON KUMCHEDWA | 2017 TUSK AWARD FOR CONSERVATION IN AFRICA, WINNER PROJECT Save the Rhino Trust Northeast Namibia is home to the largest free-ranging black rhino population in the world. PROJECT Lamu Marine Conservation Trust Kenyan waters are home to five threatened species of sea turtles - Green, Hawksbill, Olive Ridley, Leatherback and Loggerhead. PROJECT AfriCat Foundation Since it began in 1991, AfriCat has rescued more than 1,000 animals, returning over 85% to the wild. Help Tusk protect endangered species DONATE Tweet Share How to help Donate With your generous support, Tusk can, and will, continue to make a lasting difference for the wildlife and people of Africa. More than 80% of your donation will go directly towards the cause. DONATE NOW Fundraise There are lots of fun and fantastic ways to get involved and raise much needed funds for Tusk and our work in Africa. We’re here to support you along the way… FIND OUT MORE Subscribe We would love to keep you up to date with news from our projects, events, fundraising campaigns and more. Please join our mailing list to receive our news by email. SIGN-UP NOW Home The Challenge The Solutions Get Involved News Events About Us Sitemap RSS Feed Accessibility Newsletter Privacy Notice Refund & Returns Policy Copyright © 2021 Tusk. All Rights Reserved. Tusk Trust Limited is a Charity registered with the Charity Commission for England & Wales (charity number 1186533) & a Company registered in England and Wales (company number 11948023) | (Formerly Tusk Trust, charity no. 803118) | Charity web design by Fat Beehive Tusk would like to acknowledge David Yarrow, Tusk’s affiliated photographer, for lending his images for use throughout this site.