The Bezos Earth Fund and Re:wild pledged an initial US$200 million to the Phoenix Species Project, which aims to preserve 100 critically endangered species across 30 countries. The initiative targets specific animals including the golden-crowned sifaka lemur, Hickory Nut Gorge green salamander, and Visayan warty pig, with support from additional private foundations. Announcement details and broader context on species threats draw from two left-center sources.