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Earlier this month, IFAW hosted a series of enlightening events at the Alibaba Global and Cainiao Headquarters, spotlighting an exhibit that brilliantly captured the essence of our Room to Roam initiative. This exhibit not only celebrated IFAW's remarkable 30-year journey and milestones in China, but also embodied the organization's commitment to environmental sustainability. In a creative and eco-conscious choice, the use of environmentally-friendly corrugated cardboard as the medium for the exhibit underscored both IFAW's achievements and our dedication to promoting a greener future.

Even after 25 years, we’re still challenging the way things are done! 🐬 IFAW continues to pioneer the way we rescue, research and release dolphins, and our new Dolphin Rescue Center is an exciting way to see that belief in action. This state-of-the-art facility is the first of its kind, giving even more dolphins a second chance at life after stranding. Activities conducted under a federal stranding agreement between IFAW and the NMFS under the MMPA. #IFAW #Dolphins #DolphinRescue #CapeCod

The learning never ends! 🧼🐧🧽 Global IFAW teammates recently trained in Cape Town with our partners at Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) to learn how to properly respond for wildlife after an oil spill. Preparation is key before a disaster strikes to ensure a swift and effective response! #IFAW #DisasterResponse #PeopleAndPlanet

Technology has completely changed the way we understand and study wildlife—for the better! For example, we can collect location data, track herd movements, and even know how much battery life remains on an elephant satellite collar before it needs replacing. Innovations like this one will allow science-backed data to inform strong decisions for elephants and local communities for generations to come!

While our work in Ukraine has been focused on providing emergency relief to animals suffering from the war, we also took and supported long-term measures to improve local animal welfare standards and share best practices for handling and rehabilitating wild animals. We helped our wildlife partners in Ukraine to enhance animal enclosures to accommodate more rescued animals and supplied proper transportation crates for wildlife. Our experts also trained our partners on the CITES permit process (which is important for cross-border translocations of captive wildlife) and enabled their access to new knowledge on best international practices by translating available educational materials into local language. IFAW hosted several in-person events and trainings and online webinars together with Save Wild, the Bat Rehabilitation Centre in Kharkiv, the Domazhyr Bear Sanctuary in Lviv and Wild Welfare. The collaboration also saw the launch of several free-to-download resources, each covering various practical animal welfare topics, all of which have been translated into Ukrainian. Click the links below for more information. Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation: https://g.ifaw.org/3ylLmxd Care for Us (Tigers, Lions, Brown Bears):https://g.ifaw.org/4cVaVUZ Enrichment & Animal Welfare: https://g.ifaw.org/3Svr7nC Photo: © White Rock Bear Shelter

It takes an individual of immense character to be a wildlife ranger. These brave men and women protect wildlife from the front lines while simultaneously bridging gender gaps, establishing generationally sustainable revenue streams and creating systems to save critical populations. Across the globe, rangers are on the front lines of protecting the planet’s last remaining ecosystems and the wildlife they sustain. This #WorldRangerDay, we celebrate and support the incredible strength of rangers who work every day to protect animals and the wild places they call home. Learn more about how rangers are doing their part every day to combat climate change: