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A DRIVING FORCE IN CONSERVATION

WORKING WITH TUSK TO PROTECT BIODIVERSITY AND WILDLIFE IN AFRICA

“People are getting killed in the name of conservation. What they are protecting is one of the great treasures of the world.”

-- David Attenborough

CAPABLE OF MAKING A DIFFERENCE

In the mission to protect Africa’s wildlife, Tusk’s rangers must brave remote and treacherous terrains. Together Defender and Tusk are forging a path to ensure the preservation of our world’s most precious treasures. Together, we embrace the impossible.

TESTED AND TRUSTED

Covering 100 km a day of unforgiving terrain in the punishing conditions of Kenya, the Tusk team put Defender to the test.

Covering 100 km a day of unforgiving terrain in the punishing conditions of Kenya, the Tusk team put Defender to the test.

THE EXTRA MILE

The Lewa Safari Marathon is one of the most demanding running events in the world. As these fearless runners took on the challenge, Defender was with them every step of the way.

The Lewa Safari Marathon is one of the most demanding running events in the world. As these fearless runners took on the challenge, Defender was with them every step of the way.

RECOGNISING GREATNESS

The Tusk Conservation Awards recognise dedicated, forward-thinking individuals with inspirational stories and incredible impact from across the continent. The recipients of the Tusk Defender Award all share an unstoppable commitment to protect the planets most at risk species.

EKWOGE ABWE

With over two decades of impactful work, forging alliances with tribal chiefs and advancing research on chimpanzee behaviour, Ekwoge has emerged as a dynamic force in West and Central Africa's conservation landscape.

FANNY MINESI

Fanny Minesi has dedicated her career to tackling the root causes of bonobo endangerment, addressing the wider societal and economic issues, ensuring local communities also benefit from conservation efforts.

JEALOUS MPOFU

Jealous Mpofu found his calling when he joined Painted Dog Conservation (PDC) in 1997, working his way up to leading a team tracking and monitoring painted dog packs in Hwange National Park.

THE ART OF CONSERVATION

Helping conservation find its voice through creativity.

THE TUSK LION TRAIL

Professor Gerry McGovern OBE, Chief Creative Officer for JLR, leads the team in creating Defender’s contribution for a global art installation.

THE TUSK RHINO TRAIL

Drawing attention to the severe threat of poaching with a London-wide art installation.

JAMES BOND AUCTION

Amplifying Tusk's conservation initiatives with the auction of Defender 110 V8 Bond Edition.

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GREATNESS COMES IN
ALL SHAPES AND SIZES

DEFENDER 90

Defender in its purest form. Endless possibilities await.

Defender in its purest form. Endless possibilities await.

DEFENDER 110

Pack up and go anywhere. Optional third-row seating and serious capability.

Pack up and go anywhere. Optional third-row seating and serious capability.

DEFENDER 130

Freedom for all. Eight seats for shared exploration.

Freedom for all. Eight seats for shared exploration.

KEEP EXPLORING

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RED CROSS

Working together for 70 years, reaching people in crisis wherever they are.
Rugby World Cup France Sponsor, Ryuichi Nagayama is Fuwaku Rugby Club's oldest active member and half a Defender

RUGBY WORLD CUP

Defender and Rugby World Cup. Together we embrace the impossible.