Did you know that our programs fund wildlife conservation efforts around the world? Since 2017, and with the support of our donors and program participants, Nurtured by Nature has been able to donate over $130,000 to MANY conservation organizations around the world!
The following awesome organizations have recieved funding from Nurtured by Nature, even during some of the most challenging times in modern history.
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Saving Underserved Wildlife
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Sloth, Anteater, & Armadillo Specialist Group
?Xenarthran – (magnorder Xenarthra), an ancient lineage of mammals comprising the armadillos(order Cingulata) and the sloths and anteaters (order Pilosa). The namesake feature shared by all members of Xenarthra is seen in the lower backbone.? – Britannica
Nurtured by Nature is proud to host several species belonging to the Xenarthra order of mammals, such as sloths and armadillos, in our education programs. These species tend to be major highlights of the programs and many people are excited to have the opportunity to engage with these unique critters. Most importantly, every education outreach program raises funds for the research and conservation efforts of this unique group of mammals.
Since 2019, Nurtured by Nature has donated $30,000 to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Xenarthra Specialist Group! Talk about an exciting contribution for species commonly left behind.
Nurtured by Nature has established an agreement with the International Union for Conservation of Nature?s Xenarthra Specialist Group to help fund their endangered Brazilian Three Banded Armadillo project and Pygmy Three-Toed Sloth projects. We have also agreed to be their official Fiscal Sponsor. We are hoping that in the future Animal Educators will be able to contribute the knowledge we have learned to the IUCN?s captive breeding of these endangered armadillos as we have successfully produced over 150 babies of their closely related subspecies.
Want to meet some of these unique and special critters? Click the Otter Encounters link to book an educational program or simply donate to help us support their conservation efforts.
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Community Conservation - Securing A Future For Humans And Wildlife
Ecolife Mission is to protect wildlife, natural resources, and the people who depend on them. Ecolife focuses on two key areas, sustainable agriculture and community based conservation. These two areas tackle one of the biggest causes of species extinction and the other creates a positive future for wildlife and people.
Ecolife’s mission is near and dear to the Nurtured By Nature team’s goals and efforts because their project reach overlaps the homes of some of our ambassador animals. That is why we are honored to have supported them with $7,500 in donations total, since 2019.
Check out their mission, projects, and opportunities by clicking the links below.
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Funds donated to Ecolife were made possible through our wildlife education outreach programs and our program donors.