NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 4, 2026Miami-Dade
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos launch $200 million initiative to protect 100 threatened species
Foundations led by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have committed $200 million to a new project aimed at reviving 100 of the world's most threatened animal species. The initiative targets specific endangered wildlife including lemurs, salamanders, pangolins, pigs, and echidnas.
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This initiative directs $200 million in private funding toward global conservation efforts for 100 specific endangered species.
Key Facts
- The initiative commits a total of $200 million in funding.
- The project aims to revive 100 of the world's most threatened species.
- Targeted species include lemurs, salamanders, pangolins, pigs, and echidnas.
Who's Mentioned
personDavid Attenborough“Naturalist honored by the naming of a species”other100“Number of threatened species targeted for revival.”personLeonardo DiCaprio“Co-founder of Re:wild”personWes Sechrest“CEO of Re:wild”personJeff Bezos“Chair of the Bezos Earth Fund”organizationRe:wild“Foundation co-founded by Leonardo DiCaprio”personLauren Sánchez Bezos“Vice chair of the Bezos Earth Fund”personTiana Andriamanana“Executive director of Association Fanamby”organizationBezos Earth Fund“Foundation chaired by Jeff Bezos”