The 3-D printed Axolotl in the image above is the work of one of our students.
Voices for Wildlife
This is a student-led initiative created by our secondary students (16-18 years old) who care deeply about endangered animals. Without any teacher request, our students researched, designed, and developed informative posters and leaflets to raise awareness about species at risk. Their goal is to inform our community and inspire those interested to donate directly to the charities they’ve highlighted. As the British Council, we are delighted to showcase their hard work through our website and social media. While we are not promoting any specific charity or collecting donations, we fully support their passion and creativity.
Together, we can help spread the message and protect endangered species.
Endangered animals play a crucial role in keeping our ecosystems balanced and healthy. The loss of any species impacts nature’s delicate connections and may cause irreversible changes. Protecting endangered animals means protecting the environment we all depend on. Raising awareness is the first step towards meaningful action and long-term conservation. Every voice matters in this global effort.
As part of Voices for Wildlife, our students chose to focus on some of the world’s most fascinating and endangered species. Through their posters and leaflets, our students raise awareness about:
- The Pygmy Three-toed Sloth, that can be supported at zsl.org . This is a small animal off the Caribbean coast of Panama. It is recognized as the smallest of the three-toed sloths, with a head and body length between 48 and 53 cm. It spends its life in trees, feeding on leaves and, due to deforestation, significant issues contribute to their extinction.
- The Unique Axolotl, which can be supported via libertylandaxolotlrescue.org . The axolotl is very unique and adorable. Unlike other salamanders, it never undergoes metamorphosis, meaning it stays in its larvae form forever. it has a lidless eyes and a "signature smile". In the wild, these creatures thrive in cool, freshwater. Due to deforestation, the axolotl faces extinction.
- The Majestic Asian Elephant, that can be supported via saveelephant.org . Elephants maintain healthy forests and biodiversity. They aid in seed dispersal and contribute to carbon sequestration. Their survival is critical for the planet's health. Human activity is the first most danger to elephants. Habitat destruction, poaching for ivory, and hunting have led to a severe decline in their population.
- The Rare Iberian Lynx, that we can support via theeuropeannaturetrust.com Preserving the Iberian Lynx ensures that future generations can witness and appreciate the unique species in the wild rather than in history books. The species is essential for maintaining healthy levels of animal habitats. As a top predator, it ensures that food chains remain balanced.
- The Critically Endangered Black Rhinoceros, which can be supported via savetherhino.org . The Black Rhino is endangered due to paching. They are considered a keystone species, which means that it holds a significant role in their ecosystem. It consumes over 50 kg of vegetation per day, it controls the overgrowth of plants and creates pathways though dense vegetation, making the migration of numerous species much easier. As it consumes a lot, it also "sheds" about 20 kg of fecal matter a day, which being deposited all around their surroundings, acts as a fertilizer for the soil and seed dispersal, as well as it provides sustenance to a range og other animals.
Our students hope their work inspires others to learn more and support conservation efforts.
See below our student's posters
