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Who we are
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- - People’s Trust for Endangered Species was set up in 1977 to save our wildlife. We are governed by a board of volunteer trustees and our team of staff are passionate about protecting endangered species and places.
Success stories
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- - We strive to bring our most threatened species in the UK and around the world back from the brink of extinction. Our successes come from ground-breaking research, practical conservation and education, all with the help of our supporters.
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- - There are so many ways you can help save endangered species. Fancy taking part in a survey, joining us on a wildlife event or becoming a regular supporter?
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How giant otters respond to human activities

Human activities can influence animals in different ways. Some animal species can adapt to new environments by changing their behavior. Others don’t show such flexibility and aren’t as successful at …

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River wolves: how our thirst for gold is affecting giant otters of the Americas

Consequences of deforestation and mining Deep in the heart of the Amazon rainforest our Conservation Partner, Adi Barocas, is busy trying to understand how gold mining is impacting one of …

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Studying giant otters in the rainforest wet season: a blog by Dr Adi Barocas

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Studying in the rain has its challenges Conducting field research in the tropics is challenging. Working in the Peruvian Amazon during the rainy season, between November and April, is even …

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A morning in Tres Islas for the giant otter project: a blog by Dr Adi Barocas

Dr Adi Barocas is the project leader in Peru for our giant otter project. Giant otters are under threat from illegal gold mining activities and deforestation which are severely affecting …

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How giant otters respond to human activities

River wolves: how our thirst for gold is affecting giant otters of the Americas

Studying giant otters in the rainforest wet season: a blog by Dr Adi Barocas

A morning in Tres Islas for the giant otter project: a blog by Dr Adi Barocas