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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...
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...
Four fledgling Puerto Rican Sharp-shinned Hawks perched on a branch outside our new hack box.

Puerto Rico Program “Hacking it” For Young Hawks

Caribbean
When our Puerto Rico Program restarted propagation efforts for the Endangered Puerto Rican Sharp-shinned Hawk earlier this year after a three-year hiatus, much of the infrastructure needed to be updated...
A soaring King Vulture with blue sky behind it.

Reevaluating the Conservation Status of the King Vulture

Central & South America
The King Vulture, with its striking appearance and ecological importance, is declining across its range. Although the IUCN currently lists the species as Least Concern, the King Vulture may be at greater...
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...
A Forest Owlet perched on a branch.

Uncovering the Secrets of the Forest Owlet in India

Eurasia
The Endangered Forest Owlet is found only in the small, fragmented forests of Central India, making it challenging for biologists to study. The Peregrine Fund partnered with the Wildlife Research and...