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Study, protection and conservation of endangered wildlife.
Marine fauna in
French Polynesia
Primates
The elephants
The birds
Studies and conservation
We work for the study and conservation of endangered species at national and international level, in situ
and ex situ,
en partnership with experts from the National Museum of Natural History and various institutions. In particular, we finance conservation programs that have proven their worth.
Fight against poaching
We are actively involved in the fight against poaching and illegal trade in protected species such as sea turtles and tamarins. We are working closely with the authorities and the justice system to stop this scourge.
Education et sensibilisation
Involve and educate as many people as possible; Youth is one of our priorities! Raise awareness of the fragility of ecosystems and disseminate knowledge about endangered wildlife, by offering events and workshops to primary and secondary schools.
Stories of Man and Animal...
In recent decades, more and more habitats have been considerably degraded under the impact of humans: the destruction of forests in Brazil, Australia, Borneo. Coral bleaching, melting of the poles due to global warming, plastic pollution of the oceans, massive use of pesticides... leading to the decline of countless species. The increase in poaching and illegal trade in products from protected and endangered species, such as ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoiseshell or pangolin, makes it the 3rd most lucrative trade after drugs and arms. As a result, nature is already sending us a warning signal, climate change is part of it and has created the first climate refugees. Some of us become aware of this and try to reverse the trend, faced with this infernal spiral. It is not too late to act individually or collectively, to get involved.
Together we can make a difference.
Advocacy: Wildlife Conservation Projects
brings together wildlife enthusiasts from a variety of professions and backgrounds, driven by this desire to preserve the most beautiful things nature has to offer. I was given the chance to travel the world and see beautiful places like Polynesia, Himalayas, Easter Island, Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Hawaii and so many more . Live incredible experiences with wildlife: Swimming with humpback whales, manta rays and sharks in Polynesia, saving sea turtles, meeting elephants and leopards in Sri Lanka, cockatoos in Australia, sea lions and keas in New Zealand, orangutans in Borneo... so many fascinating species that force me to get involved and give back to nature what it gives us. It is also and above all a human adventure! We don't claim to revolutionize the world, far from it, but just bring our stone to the building, at our level, so that this cycle of life continues for future generations.
Together, let's protect our heritage.
Sébastien Goutenègre/ Founder Chairman.
The main threatened species concerned
Les tortues marines
These reptiles are threatened, almost everywhere, for the trafficking of their flesh, their scales or their eggs. We work for the conservation of green and hawksbill turtles in French Polynesia and Sri Lanka. We have expertise on these animals since 2005 and are members of the Marine Turtle Group France managed by the Heritage Department of the National Museum of Natural History.
The elephants
We study wild elephant populations in Minneriya National Park in Sri Lanka and provide veterinary support to Pinnawala Orphanage. In Kenya, where poaching is still a scourge, we support the actions of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, which runs an orphanage and reintroduces its proteges. The reintroduction, anti-poaching and veterinary units are doing remarkable work in the field which must be supported financially. An elephant is killed every 15 minutes in Africa. Some countries legally authorize hunting, which is genetically detrimental for these species with the loss of large males called "Tuskers".
Tamarins (Callitrichidae)
Tamarinds (family of Callitrichidae) are small monkeys from South America. Most species are threatened with extinction due to forest destruction or poached as pets. We mainly work for the conservation of the golden lion tamarin and the golden-headed tamarin in Brazil, where there are only 3,000 individuals left.
In situ
, we finance the reforestation of their territory. In particular, we support the "Proyecto Titi" which works for the conservation of the pinché tamarin in Colombia.
Ex-situ
, we are studying their behavior and vocalizations with the National Museum of Natural History. The golden lion, which is the subject of European breeding plans, owes its survival mainly to the reintroduction of captive animals.
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European Breeding Plans:
roles of zoos in conservation.
Today, most zoos play a major role in conservation. In Europe, the most endangered species are the subject of breeding plans called EEP, managed by EAZA (European Association of Zoo and Aquauriums). It is important to note that the animals are not traded, but are exchanged between parks in order to guarantee an optimal genetic heritage. For instance, golden lion tamarins could be saved from extinction through global breeding plans. 1/3 of the wild population comes from reintroduced animals . It's the same for the Spix's macaw, extinct in the wild. He is the subject of an ambitious breeding program in captivity for the purpose of reintroduction. The association contributes financially to these programs.
Medical training and animal welfare:
In captivity, different enhancements (sensory or cognitive) are offered to the animals to stimulate and occupy them. Medical training has developed enormously to avoid stress to animals during veterinary examinations. Find the different forms of enrichment offered by the teams of the National Museum of Natural History by clicking below.
SAVE THE DATE! Let's celebrate the golden lion tamarin together!
August 2, International Day of
golden lion tamarin
Découvrez ces fascinants primates du Brésil sur notre site et nos réseaux sociaux.
It's a flamtastic day, let's celebrate the flamingos!
April 24,
International Flamingo Day
Discover these fascinating filter feeders with unusual colors and an exciting social life! Did you know they could live to be 60!
The wetlands on which they depend are now under threat. Thanks to the nature reserves, the populations of flamingos develop there.
Discover our census work at the Marais d'Orx, in the Landes, via our Facebook page and our Youtube channel.
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