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A White-rumped Vulture in flight in front of distant hills.

Local Passion, Global Impact: TPF Empowers Future Leaders

We’ve proudly partnered with the ZSL EDGE of Existence Programme to support two fellows working with Asian raptors: Malayasri Bhattacharya with the White-rumped Vulture, and Waruni Tissera with the Serendib...
A Rüppell's Vulture perched in the top of a tree.

Hey Google: Where are Rüppell’s Vulture Nests?

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

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

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

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

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”...