A DRIVING FORCE IN CONSERVATION

WORKING WITH TUSK TO PROTECT BIODIVERSITY AND WILDLIFE IN AFRICA

-- David Attenborough

CAPABLE OF MAKING A DIFFERENCE

In the mission to protect Africa’s wildlife, Tusk’s rangers must brave remote and treacherous terrains. Together Defender and Tusk are forging a path to ensure the preservation of our world’s most precious treasures. Together, we embrace the impossible.

TESTED AND TRUSTED

Covering 100 km a day of unforgiving terrain in the punishing conditions of Kenya, the Tusk team put Defender to the test.

THE EXTRA MILE

The Lewa Safari Marathon is one of the most demanding running events in the world. As these fearless runners took on the challenge, Defender was with them every step of the way.

RECOGNISING GREATNESS

The Tusk Conservation Awards recognise dedicated, forward-thinking individuals with inspirational stories and incredible impact from across the continent. The recipients of the Tusk Defender Award all share an unstoppable commitment to protect the planets most at risk species.

EKWOGE ABWE

With over two decades of impactful work, forging alliances with tribal chiefs and advancing research on chimpanzee behaviour, Ekwoge has emerged as a dynamic force in West and Central Africa's conservation landscape.

FANNY MINESI

Fanny Minesi has dedicated her career to tackling the root causes of bonobo endangerment, addressing the wider societal and economic issues, ensuring local communities also benefit from conservation efforts.

JEALOUS MPOFU

Jealous Mpofu found his calling when he joined Painted Dog Conservation (PDC) in 1997, working his way up to leading a team tracking and monitoring painted dog packs in Hwange National Park.