Conservation Nation works directly with Smithsonian scientists and conservation experts to make a difference for animals in the wild.
Our Work
Since 2016, we have funded more than 18 projects in at least 10 countries, partnering with more than 20 Smithsonian scientists. We’re making it possible for world-renowned researchers to get what they need to put into action critical conservation efforts that will save endangered species from extinction. While our work is far from over, it’s important to celebrate what our scientists have been able to achieve, thanks to supporters like you.
Providing Healthcare for Endangered Rhinos
Rhinos are among the most universally recognized species in the world, but they are also one of the most endangered with only two rhino species
Saving an Endangered Bird
The red siskin is one of Venezuela’s most iconic birds, but the illegal pet trade and habitat loss have nearly guaranteed its extinction. Several ways
Restoring Central America’s Frog Population
Central America’s Harlequin frog population was pushed to the brink of extinction by the amphibian chytrid fungus disease. There is hope after the “soft release”
Using Unique Technology to Monitor Asian Elephant Health
Ensuring the health of endangered Asian elephants in Thailand is critical to creating a healthy population—in human care and in the wild—but a desperate area
Monitoring Once-extinct Oryx
Since 1985 the scimitar-horned oryx has been extinct in the wild. In 2016, 23 oryx grazed on their native soil in the African country of Chad for
Tracking Asian Elephants to Save Them
Fewer than 1,850 wild Asian elephants remain in Myanmar. Habitat loss, conflicts with farmers, illegal capture, and poaching have caused Asian elephant populations to fall
Making Andean Bears a Priority in Peru
Andean bears are listed as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species, with a likely decline of more