'It's for a great cause': Male supermodel Jordan Barrett voices his support for lion conservation projects in Africa and urges fans to donate

By CHLOE-LEE LONGHETTI, ASSISTANT SHOWBUSINESS EDITOR, AUSTRALIA

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Australian supermodel Jordan Barrett is not just a pretty face, he's also a philanthropist. 

The 23-year-old has a strong passion for wildlife conservation and thrown his support behind the Lion Recovery Fund.

Jordan, who has modelled for the likes of Balmain and Versace, appears in a new campaign clip for the granting initiative.

'It's for a great cause': Male supermodel Jordan Barrett has voiced his support for lion conservation projects in Africa this week and has urged fans to donate

'It's for a great cause': Male supermodel Jordan Barrett has voiced his support for lion conservation projects in Africa this week and has urged fans to donate

The Lion Recovery Fund aims to support conservation groups in Africa and offer financial aid to help save the kings of the jungle. 

It was created by the Wildlife Conservation Network in partnership with The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation.  

'It's for a great cause especially in these times,' Jordan told Daily Mail Australia this week of the cause. 

Doing his part: Jordan has a strong passion for wildlife conservation and has thrown his support behind the Lion Recovery Fund

Doing his part: Jordan has a strong passion for wildlife conservation and has thrown his support behind the Lion Recovery Fund

One to get behind: The Lion Recovery Fund aims to support conservation groups in Africa and offer financial aid to help save the kings of the jungle

One to get behind: The Lion Recovery Fund aims to support conservation groups in Africa and offer financial aid to help save the kings of the jungle

'It's really needed to protect the rangers on the ground in Africa and conversation networks' employees affected by COVID-19, from losing their jobs.'

In a clip promoting the Lion Recovery Fund, Jordan is seen talking to field experts on the Skeleton Coast in Namibia, in Southern Africa.

He also urged fans to donate when he shared the clip on Instagram.

In a clip promoting the Lion Recovery Fund, Jordan is seen talking to field experts on the Skeleton Coast in Namibia, in Southern Africa

In a clip promoting the Lion Recovery Fund, Jordan is seen talking to field experts on the Skeleton Coast in Namibia, in Southern Africa

'The LRF has removed over 40 thousand snares. Snares from lion habitats, trained 639 rangers across Africa,' Jordan said.

'Join me in supporting the Lion Recovery Fund community and stop the extinction of lions.'

Jordan has a strong passion for wildlife conservation and has previously supported efforts for elephant conservation.

Passionate: Jordan has a strong passion for wildlife conservation and has previously supported efforts for elephant conservation

The handsome blonde rose to fame in from the tender age of 14, and is now one of the world's top male supermodels and a leading Australian export.   

The chiseled hunk has modelled for the likes of Versace and Balmain, and his art project Sedated will soon be releasing merchandise and sustainable clothing.

Jordan was scouted in his teens and also has a keen interest in acting. 

Familiar face: The handsome blonde rose to fame in from the tender age of 14, and is now one of the world's top male supermodels and a leading Australian export

Familiar face: The handsome blonde rose to fame in from the tender age of 14, and is now one of the world's top male supermodels and a leading Australian export 

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