Sunday 26th August is National Dog Day! To celebrate, we’re asking whether you knew these 10 painted dog facts below. Unlike the much-loved domestic dog, painted dogs are threatened by habitat fragmentation which increases their contact with people & domestic animals. This results in conflict and the transmission of diseases. Sadly, painted dogs are now… Continue reading National Dog Day 2018: Did you know these 10 painted dog facts?
Month: August 2018
Painted Dog Conservation: A partner charity conservation update
Photo Credit:Â nicholasdyer.com WildLife Foundation proudly supports the Painted Dog Conservation (PDC) organisation that protects the second most endangered carnivore in Africa. Based in Zimbabwe, PDC works alongside local communities to create a sustainable environment for both villagers and painted dogs. In June, Painted Dog Conservation successfully rescued a pair of painted dogs and… Continue reading Painted Dog Conservation: A partner charity conservation update
A new future for endangered Japanese bears
A precision-planned global mission has delivered four endangered brown bears to a new home at the award-winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park. The detailed operation was constructed over the last two months to create a safe and efficient journey over 5,400 miles from Japan to the UK. The four bears, who travelled with one of YWP’s Animal Managers… Continue reading A new future for endangered Japanese bears