Colossal Foundation and Re:wild Select Seven Species for Global Recovery

The 2026 cohort represents a diverse range of ecological interventions, moving beyond simple funding to provide genetic tools and technical expertise. The program, which received nearly $5 million in requests this cycle, supports projects at every stage of recovery—from the reintroduction of captive-bred populations to habitat restoration and large-scale wildlife translocation.

Key recipients include the Snuneymuxw First Nation, which is working to restore the sunflower sea star to British Columbia, and the Turner Institute of Ecoagriculture, which is reintroducing black-footed ferrets to South Dakota. Other projects focus on the banteng in Cambodia, the brown howler monkey in Brazil, Campbell’s alligator lizard in Guatemala, the Guam kingfisher on Palmyra Atoll, and the northern quoll in Australia. These efforts often involve complex logistics, such as the use of helicopter-assisted translocation or the development of disease-resistant management strategies to combat threats like sylvatic plague and invasive cane toads.