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Wildlife sanctuaries face crisis-level demand as habitat loss and climate disasters increase animal rescues by 40%5. Ecotourism now funds 60% of operations, but volunteer shortages persist. Social media has become vital—TikTok donors give 3x more than traditional campaigns. Training now includes human-wildlife conflict resolution, as urbanization brings more encounters. Despite challenges, each successful release—like Nigeria’s last 400 elephants—fuels hope5. Sanctuaries blend conservation with education, proving that protecting biodiversity is both an ecological imperative and an economic lifeline for local communities.