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A Rüppell's Vulture perched in the top of a tree.

Hey Google: Where are Rüppell’s Vulture Nests?

Africa
Rüppell’s Vultures are a tricky species to study, nesting on remote cliffs across a dozen countries. But an ambitious new study attempts to remotely identify potential nesting colonies across seven...
An Aplomado Falcon in flight.

Partnership Fueling Habitat Restoration in South Texas

North America
This year in southern Texas, two intrepid new biologists are helping to restore coastal prairie habitat for the Endangered Aplomado Falcon. Powered by a partnership with the USFWS Coastal Program, the duo...
A Boreal Owl perched in a spruce tree.

Shedding Light on an Elusive Owl of the North

North America
The mysterious Boreal Owl is primarily a denizen of the dense northern forests from which it takes its name. Its nocturnal habits and remote range make it difficult to find, let alone monitor, and as a...
Dr. Lily-Arison René de Roland receiving the Indianapolis Prize during the 2025 Prize Gala.

The Indianapolis Prize Winner

Africa
Lily’s exploits are far too numerous to list, from identifying new species to rediscovering others lost to science, all while pioneering a community-based model for conservation that has become the standard...
Lily at his booth at Indianapolis Zoo's "Meet a Hero" event.

A Week of Celebration, Conservation, and Education

Africa
While the Prize Gala was the highlight, the gala itself is merely the culmination of a week of celebratory activities, which included a panel discussion focused on conservation leadership, a “Meet a Hero”...
A scenic landscape in Tsimembo–Manambolotomy Protected Area.

Another Extraordinary Achievement in Madagascar

Africa
As if to punctuate Lily’s win, this fall brought even more incredible news from Madagascar, specifically the Tsimembo Manambolomaty Protected Area that is one of several protected areas managed by Lily and...
A banner sporting the face of Lily hanging from the ceiling at the Gala.

The Company He Keeps

Africa
Perhaps no greater barometer of the magnitude of Lily’s win exists than in understanding the caliber of the other five DeHaan Finalists for the 2025 Indianapolis Prize and the winner of the Emerging...
Park rangers gathered at a conference table watch a presentation given by Peregrine Fund staff.

Protecting Tanzania’s Vultures From Poisoning

Africa
As in many other countries across Africa, vultures in Tanzania are facing devastating threats from poisoning, both inadvertent and intentional. Now, a new ten-year national plan—and swift action from our...
A banded Philippine Eagle perched on a branch facing away from the camera but turning its head to look back.

The Conservation Status of Island Raptors

Global
Of the world’s 561 raptor species, 161 are found only on islands—and while island raptors face higher extinction risks than other birds of prey, they are among the most poorly studied. A new paper...