Phoenix, the orphaned elephant cared for by DSWF since she was just a few days old, is enjoying her new surroundings at the newly established wildlife orphanage in Zambia - sponsored by the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation. Phoenix has never had any contact with other elephants before and she is finding it hard to adapt. But she now has a little help from new friends.

Three more baby elephants, victims of illegal poaching in Zambia, have been relocated to the orphanage. Zamma, Chodoba and Chamilandu have joined Phoenix to take their first steps back to freedom too.

For more information about Phoenix, Zamma, Chodoba and Chamilandu and to support our work at the wildlife orphanage click here ...

There's still plenty of time to enter the DSWF Art Competition - a chance to express your artistic talents and support our work. You may even win the top prize of £10,000!

Due to the office closed period over Christmas and New Year, DSWF is extending the closing date for entries to 1st February 2008. So it's not too late to get painting or sculpting!

The competition is open to all amateur and professional artists aged 17 or over - just enter your work into one of the five categories for the opportunity to win £10,000 and the prestigious title Wildlife Artist of the Year.

For more information about the Competition and conditions for entry click here...

Don't forget to buy your raffle tickets before the deadline and help us to save endangered species Not only that but you could win one of four spectacular prizes! The closing date is 13th December 2007.

Our Christmas 2007 raffle to save wildlife is offering some exceptional prizes, including an original sketch by David Shepherd and a magnificent original painting by Emily Lamb, David's eldest granddaughter. All the proceeds go directly to DSWF wildlife projects where they really do make a difference!