The uniqueness of WPC: WPC integrates many different, yet critically important components of an effective conservation program. Four key characteristics set us apart from other national and international conservation groups:

Species-led conservation rather than habitat-led conservation: Rehabilitation and recovery work is the only proven tool to protect the most endangered animals. Simply protecting a species' habitat may not be enough to save a species on the brink of extinction. The success of our approach has been proven around the world, both to save species at risk, and to give an identity or focus to habitat preservation efforts.

High quality, hands-on science: It takes well-designed scientific research to protect and save species. Our scientists collect high-quality field data so they can plan effective strategies to better manage wild populations and improve habitat.

Hands-on intervention: We also have proven skills in captive breeding, wildlife management, re-introductions and translocations to boost dwindling populations or move animals to safer areas.

A commitment to local scientists and educators: We work with very special people for whom conservation is not just a phase in their lives, but their whole lives. Our commitment includes providing technical back-up at Trust training centres and on-site consultations. We are also good at listening. We recognize that local professionals are in the best position to design and direct our priority activities at the grassroots and they are the key to long-lasting conservation results.

ENDANGERED SPECIES In Canada, we are presently working to conserve the Burrowing Owl, Eastern Loggerhead Shrike, Spiny Softshell Turtle, Swift Fox, and the Vancouver Island Marmot. We're saving Ridgway's Hawk in the Dominican and the Muriqui (Woolly Spider Monkey) in South America. And in Mauritius, we're recovering the Echo Parakeet, Mauritius Fody, Mauritius Kestrel and Pink Pigeon.