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Verity Smith, known for her achievements as an international dressage rider and advocate for the blind, is joining our team as a Nature’s SAFE ambassador. This partnership brings together Verity’s passion for advocacy and Nature’s SAFE’s dedication to preserving biodiversity.
Verity’s personal and professional journey has been one of resilience and determination. Despite losing her sight to encephalitis, her love for animals, particularly horses, has remained unwavering. As a champion dressage rider, she has become a vocal advocate for inclusivity and empowerment, challenging stereotypes and advocating for accessibility on various fronts.
As Verity embraces her role as ambassador for Nature’s SAFE, she brings with her a deep understanding of the important relationship between humans and animals, with her guide dog Luna by her side.
“As a blind international dressage rider, animals have always been intrinsic to my life. My guide dogs have afforded me my physical freedom and my horses have allowed me my freedom of spirit. We need to protect these beautiful creatures for no matter how big or small, domestic or exotic, like us they all play a part in nature’s scheme. I am so delighted to be an ambassador for Nature’s SAFE as they are doing just that, protecting species for the future and in doing so they are giving hope to us all in the present.“
Through her advocacy for Nature’s SAFE, Verity hopes to inspire others to help protect Earth’s precious biodiversity, reminding us that every individual has the power to make a difference. We look forward to a bright future with Verity at our side.
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Fea’s tree frog
Total Population: Unknown
African Lion
Total Population: 20,000 - 25,000 in the wild
Black howler monkey
Total Population: Less than 5,000 in the wild
Komodo dragon
Total Population: Around 3,500 in the wild
Mandrill
Total Population: Unknown
Southern white rhino
Total Population: Around 15,000 in the wild
Azara’s agouti
Total Population: Unknown
African penguin
Total Population: Less than 40,000 in the wild
Lesser Madagascan tenrec
Total Population: Unknown
Scimitar-horned oryx
Total Population: Around 400 in the wild
Macaroni Penguin
Total Population: Around 12 million
Inca Tern
Total Population: Around 150,000 in the wild
Black-naped fruit dove
Total Population: Unknown
Chimpanzee
Total Population: 170,000 - 300, 000 in the wild
Smew
Total Population: Around 80,000 in the wild
Red river hog
Total Population: Unknown
Owston’s palm civet
Total Population: Unknown
Red-footed tortoise
Total Population: Unknown
Guianan Squirrel Monkey
Total Population: Around 150,000 in the wild
Bactrian camel
Total Population: Less than 1,000 in the wild
Hyacinth macaw
Total Population: Around 6,500 in the wild
Capybara
Total Population: Unknown
Orange-headed thrush
Total Population: Unknown