On #WorldGorillaDay, we celebrate DeHaan Finalist Dr. Gladys! This Ugandan vet pioneered the One Health approach to mountain gorilla conservation – connecting human health with wildlife protection. With <1,100 mountain gorillas left, her community-centered work is saving a species.

Indy Prize Week starts now! 🌏 ✨ From university lectures to our black-tie Gala on Saturday – join us in honoring those fighting to save species on the brink. 🔗Click the link for more info -> bit.ly/3VUwxKa

Conservation heroes coming to Indiana universities! 🌏 ✨ Prize Winner Dr. Lily and Emerging Conservationist Badru Mugerewa share their inspiring work saving species from extinction. 🔗 Click for more details ➡️ bit.ly/3VUwxKa

"Through them, I see a safer world for cranes and people. We must invest in the conservation leaders of tomorrow." ✨ Dr. George Archibald's timeless wisdom reminds us that collaboration and mentorship are key to conservation success. 🌏

🔬Breakthrough: AI satellite surveys reveal Serengeti wildebeest numbers may be half what we thought – fewer than 600k via 1.3M estimated since the 1970s. Oxford researchers used deep learning to count every animal across 4K square km from space.

Meet a Hero | Sept. 27, 10am ✨ Meet world-renowned conservation scientists & researchers saving endangered species across the globe! 📍Indy Zoo, Dolphin Pavilion 🎟️ Free for members | included in reg. admission

✨SPECIES SPOTLIGHT: Madagascar Pochard 🦆 The world's rarest duck! Once thought extinct, Prize Winner Dr. Lily & his team rediscovered in 2006. From 22 birds to successful reintroduction - this is what conservation success looks like!

Join us for the Michael I. Crowther Conservation Forum at the Indy Art Center—an inspiring discussion on wildlife conservation & how our champions are making a difference. 🌏 💫 🔗 Click the link for more info: bit.ly/460Cewb

DeHaan Finalist Dr. Gerardo Ceballos's leadership of Mexico's National Alliance for Jaguar Conservation has delivered extraordinary results: 📈 30% pop. increase 🔢 From ~4,000 to 5,326 magnificent cats 🌟 Global model for big cat conservation 🤝Innovative community partnerships bit.ly/4610s84

It's #NationalWildlifeDay! From saving sea turtles to protecting big cats, the Prize champions are the real-life superheroes working to preserve biodiversity for future generations. Every creature, no matter how small, plays a vital role in our planet's delicate ecosystem. 🌏 🦁 🦧

Hear from 2025 Prize Winner, Dr. Lily, on what this prestigious honor means to him. ‼️Reminder: 2027 Indy Prize Entries are open until Feb. 26 ➡️ bit.ly/4n6AkR3

#InternationalPrimateDay reminds us that our closest relatives need our strongest defenders. 🐵 The Prize celebrates conservation heroes who turn the tide for endangered primates worldwide. From mountain gorillas to lemurs, every species saved is a victory for our planet's future.

🌏"True conservation success must include people as a primary factor." – Dr. Rob Shumaker For 20 years, the Prize has empowered communities, enlightened minds, and engaged hearts in the fight for our planet. The impact? A global movement proving that people are the solution.

30 days. 6 DeHaan Finalists. 1 incredible night. The Indianapolis Prize Gala celebrates those who dedicate their lives to saving species. Conservation's biggest night is almost here! 🎟️ Tickets -> bit.ly/4kxqSDZ

Sniffer dogs Yagi & Quinn just found what may be a "lost" population of Sumatran rhinos! After years of searching found nothing; these conservation dogs made the discovery in just 2 days. With <50 Sumatran rhinos left globally, this could be huge for the species. bit.ly/4mYdjPq

"Gardeners of the forest" with 97% human DNA, master tool users and brilliant architects – orangutans are extraordinary! World Orangutan Day celebrates these amazing apes & champions like DeHaan Finalist Dr. Biruté Galdikas who've dedicated their lives to protecting them. 🦧 🌳

New study: AI + citizen photos revealed whale sharks live across the Atlantic in places we never knew! Scientists used 30 years of sightings to map these gentle giants. Citizen science is revolutionizing conservation.

#WorldElephantDay honors the conservationists fighting for these magnificent giants. 🐘 ✨ The Prize celebrates heroes like 2008 Winner Dr. Iain Douglas-Hamilton, whose groundbreaking research transformed elephant conservation.

Fireflies are lighting up summer skies across the U.S.! 💡 After years of decline, increased sightings give hope that conservation efforts are working. Turn lights off, preserve habitats and watch nature glow back to life.

Celebrating the kings of the savanna on #WorldLionDay! 🦁 These big cats face serious threats, but thanks to conservation champions like 2008 Prize Winner George Schaller, we're working to protect their future.

Meet Africa's most elusive feline – the African golden cat. Twice the size of a house cat, gorgeous golden coat, forest phantom & nearly extinct from poaching. Badru's camera traps changed everything. Now, 2,225+ locals protect these golden beauties. 💫 #InternationalCatDay

What is the Indianapolis Prize Gala? 🌎🏆 It's not just a night out – it's a night for the planet. On Sept. 27, we honor the world's greatest conservationists. Expect elegance. Expect impact. 🎟️ Reserve your tickets ➡️ bit.ly/4kxqSDZ

Join an incredible network of organizations supporting critical research that pulls endangered species back from extinction. 🌿🏆 Learn more about sponsorship opportunities and become a conservation champion ➡️ bit.ly/4mgSX3E

Dr. Carl Jones, 2016 Prize Winner and Species Resurrector ✨ When he arrived in Mauritius, 4 kestrels left Today? 400+ thriving birds 🐦 His innovative techniques brought 4 species back from extinction and revolutionized island conservation worldwide.

Congress participants include @indianapolisprize.bsky.social Winners Drs Russ Mittermeier and Pat Wright, plus Emerging Conservationist Fanny Cornejo. Learn more about primate conservation from the IUCN SSC Primate Specialist Group. www.primate-sg.org 3/3

#WildlifeWednesday: African Forest Elephants 🌳🐘 African forest elephants: rainforest architects down 75% in one decade. These giants live 70+ years, disperse seeds across miles & show incredible emotional intelligence. DeHaan Finalist Dr. Lee White fights for their survival in Central Africa.

Global study of 13k marine animals reveals only 5% of their key habitats are protected – despite these areas being critical ocean hotspots. 🌊 From whale migration corridors to turtle nesting routes, our oceans have invisible highways that desperately need protection. ✨

2025 Prize Winner Dr. Lily René de Roland was awarded "Commander" of Madagascar's National Order – their highest honor! 🎖️ From student -> Indianapolis Prize Winner -> Conservation Knight. This is the power of 30 years of dedicated conservation. 👏 @theperegrinefund.bsky.social

Sea ice is to the ocean what soil is to the forest - essential for life. 🧊 2012 Prize Winner Dr. Steve Amstrup's polar bear research has revealed how sea ice loss threatens entire Arctic ecosystems.

Today is #WorldChimpanzeeDay! We celebrate the work of the late Dr. Christophe Boesch, whose research in West Africa revolutionized how we understand & protect chimpanzees. His approach to conservation empowered local communities & created impactful changes for these remarkable primates.

From pioneering biodiversity hotspots to protecting millions of acres of critical habitat, 2018 Prize Winner Dr. Russ Mittermeier has spent years making conservation happen. 🌱✨ He shares his incredible journey & passion for protecting Earth's biodiversity.

The world's largest award for animal conservation. One unforgettable gala. Join global leaders celebrating those who risk everything to save endangered species. Indy Prize Gala tickets now available -> bit.ly/4kxqSDZ

Ready to start birding? This accessible hobby transforms how you see nature – and makes you a conservation hero. Start simple: 🌿Use free apps like eBird 🌿Begin in your backyard 🌿Join local birding groups

"Embaka" = golden cat in Rukiga language 🐱 Our 2025 Emerging Conservationist Winner, Badru Mugerwa's organization, is the first community-based anti-poaching project for African golden cat.

"Through history, we've learned that if people think there is nothing they can do, they will do nothing." - Dr. Steve Amstrup, 2012 Prize Winner & polar bear conservation hero. The man who helped save polar bears reminds us: hope + actions = change. ✨ #WisdomWednesday

The Pantanal's ecological balance is breaking down. As fires destroy natural prey, jaguars venture into human areas - 21 families live in constant fear and one recent death calls for an urgent need for balanced conservation. bit.ly/4lhW0rA

✨20 years honoring conservation heroes! The Indianapolis Prize celebrates those saving our planet's most vulnerable species with the world's largest individual animal conservation award: $250,000 🏆 📆 2025 Gala: Sept. 27, 2025 📣 2027 Nominations: Open @ Indianapolisprize.org

US Fish & Wildlife Service proposes ESA protections for 7 pangolin species facing extinction from trafficking & habitat loss. Public comment on the proposal is now open and runs until Aug. 18, 2025.

📢APPLICATIONS OPEN: Calling conservation leaders under 40! The 2027 Emerging Conservationist Award recognizes the next generation driving meaningful change in wildlife protection. 📅Deadline: Feb. 27, 2026 🔗Submit Applications: bit.ly/3Frj9Jb

📢NOMINATION OPEN: The world's leading award for animal conservation is now accepting nominations for the 2027 Indianapolis Prize. Nominate visionaries making an impact on animal species. 🏆🌿 📅Deadline: Feb. 27, 2026 🔗Nominate: bit.ly/3HuRW8T

New IUCN guidelines tackle great ape threats! 🦍 Thrilled to see 2023 DeHaan Finalist Dr. Gladys co-author this crucial "One Health" work, safeguarding both apes & humans. Conservation leadership in action.

Great to see our @protectspecies.bsky.social Marine Conservation Coordinator Coralie Palmer spending time with Indianapolis Prize Winner Dr. Amanda Vincent! Coralie and Amanda are attending the United Nations One Ocean Science Congress in Nice, France. @indianapolisprize.bsky.social

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, we celebrate the innovators in our Prize community and beyond who prove that the most pressing challenges often lead to the most transformative solutions. The planet needs impossible thinkers. 🌎✨

Passing the torch! 🔥 2025 Prize Winner Dr. Lily René de Roland explains how he nurtures future conservation heroes. His Madagascar success story demonstrates that inspiring others multiplies conservation impact far beyond what one person can achieve alone. 👏

Meet the Indigenous heroes of Mentawai who are protecting critically endangered primates through community-led conservation. ✨ Their grassroots approach honors traditional practices while addressing modern threats.

It's #WorldTurtleDay! 🐢✨ The Prize salutes the dedicated conservationists working to save turtles across the globe - from remote beaches to deep oceans. Their research, advocacy and on-the-ground efforts are vital to protecting these ancient mariners for future generations.

Today is Tree Kangaroo Day! 🌳🦘 These marsupials face threats from habitat loss & hunting. DeHaan Finalist Dr. Lisa has spent 30 years protecting them, establishing Papua New Guinea's 1st community-managed Conservation Area.

From @cnn.com, “Meet the conservationist saving gorillas in Uganda’s ‘impenetrable forest’.” Spoiler alert: it's @indianapolisprize.bsky.social Finalist Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka! 🌍🦍 www.cnn.com/world/africa...

In his words: 2025 Prize Winner Dr. Lily René de Roland reveals the inspiration behind his conservation journey. ✨ As one of Madagascar's leading conservationists, his innovative community-based models have transformed how we approach wildlife protection & human-wildlife conflicts.

One #EndangeredSpeciesDay, we recognize that saving even one species changes our world. Indy Prize honorees show us what's possible when passion meets purpose. ✨🌿🌏 Learn how you can help -> bit.ly/4jThdYJ