If you haven’t heard of the steppe tortoise – perhaps better known as the Russian tortoise – you’re probably not a fan of space travel. It was famously the first animal to successfully orbit the moon.

Fauna & Flora is working alongside local communities, conservationists, and policymakers to secure and restore this essential corridor, ensuring that both wildlife and people can thrive in harmony.

We work with a range of stakeholders – communities, authorities, NGOs, universities and enterprises – to tackle threats and build support and capacity for the conservation of turtles and their marine ...