A conservation group has created large-scale replicas of over 200 endangered and vulnerable species from recycled flip flops that were collected from waterways and beaches in Kenya. Ocean Sole's new wildlife art project, named The SoleMate Project, aims to bring awareness to the plight of the Earth???s vulnerable and endangered species. Over the last few years, the endangered species list has increased rapidly due to many factors including pollution, human intervention, illegal poaching, and habitat loss due to population growth and climate changes. Their vision is that wildlife art is showcased in lobbies, airport corridors, zoos, hospitals, homes, public parks, and other unique locations around the world to bring attention and raise critically needed funds for wildlife conservation efforts. On Endangered Species Day (Friday, 21 May 2021), Ocean Sole will launch the first collection of large-scale endangered species: a rhino, jaguar, panda, giraffe, polar bear, gorilla, sea turtle, and pangolin. Ocean Sole will donate 50% of their profits from this Wildlife SoleMate collection to conservation parties of each species. About Ocean Sole The Ocean Sole family of enterprises includes a US-based non-profit (501c3) that sells wildlife art and a Kenyan-based social enterprise of artisans. Ocean Sole???s artisans have been making wildlife art in Kenya for the last decade. When: 14 May 2021 Credit: Ocean Sole/Cover Images **EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH OCEAN SOLE.**