We Are Wilder Conservationists
We don’t believe in inevitability. We believe in taking action.
We know it is possible to bring endangered species back from the brink. Whooping cranes, Vancouver Island marmot and other species in Canada and around the world survive in the wild in part due to the work of the Wilder Institute. We’ve built our reputation as a global authority on wildlife conservation by protecting species in our own backyard and collaboratively engaging local communities abroad to foster economic solutions that benefit both animals and people.
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2023 Community Report
We’re taking a moment to look back at some of the BIG wins of last year with our new 2023 Community Report! This stunning and interactive report invites you to UNFOLD the pages and embark on a visual journey through the highlights of our record-setting year.
Our Conservation Programs
Interactive Map
North America
Endangered
Threatened
Africa
Endangered
Cross River gorilla
Critically Endangered
Nigeria
Cross River Gorilla InitiativeCommunity Conservation
Vulnerable
Translocation
Community Conservation
Endangered
Threatened
Vulnerable
Extinct
Learn more about our conservation work around the world.
Conservation Translocations
Species reintroductions are becoming increasingly important tools to stem the extinction crisis. A reintroduction is the deliberate release of an endangered species into the wild, from captivity or relocated from other wild areas, in order to prevent its extinction.
Community Conservation
Community conservation is based on the idea that socio-economic benefits and community engagement can alleviate poverty and improve human welfare while supporting conservation efforts and reducing threats to biodiversity.