IFAW Experts

IFAW experts are available for comment on a wide array of animal welfare topics both as a general resource and for media interviews.

Executive Leadership
Meet the leadership team from around the world responsible for helping create a better world for animals and people.

Elephants
Elephant experts help protect elephants from the increasing threats of the illegal ivory trade and habitat destruction as well as work to preserve and restore critical elephant habitats such as Meru and Tsavo National Parks in Africa.

Seals
Seal experts work to put an end to the cruel and unnecessary commercial seal hunt in Canada. 98% of the seals killed in the past 2 years of this hunt were between 2 weeks and 3 months old.

Whales
IFAW's whale team works to stop whaling and help protect whales from the many increasing threats they face, including ocean noise, pollution, and ship strikes.

Wildlife Trade
These IFAW experts work to end the illegal trade in wildlife and endangered species, including the thousands of animals and wildlife products being sold each day over the Internet.