WWF - Endangered Species Conservation | World Wildlife Fund
WEBWorld Wildlife Fund - The leading organization in wildlife conservation and endangered species. Learn how you can help WWF make a difference.
Giant Panda | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBThe giant panda is the rarest member of the bear family and among the world’s most threatened animals. Learn about WWF's giant panda conservation efforts.
Protecting Species | Initiatives | WWF
WEBFrom elephants to polar bears, WWF fights to secure a future for animals on the planet we all share. WWF helped bring back the Amur tiger and Africa’s black rhinos from the edge of extinction. We are giving isolated, dwindling populations of black-footed ferrets and river dolphins a second chance. WWF continues to keep habitats and landscapes thriving. We envision, create, test, and deliver ...
The Amazon in crisis: Forest loss threatens the region and the …
WEBNov 8, 2022 · The Amazon is in crisis as forests are threatened by deforestation, fires, and degradation; surface water has been lost; and rivers are increasingly disconnected and polluted. This immense pressure—if not slowed or stopped—will irreversibly damage the Amazon and the overall planet in the very near future. With the launch of its Living ...
Jaguar | Species | WWF
WEBJaguars are mighty cats most easily recognized by the bold rosettes generously spotted across their tawny-colored coats. They have thick, stocky legs and short, round ears. The jaguar has the strongest of all the felines. The name “jaguar” originates from the Tupi and Guarani languages of South America from the word yaguareté, or “true ...
UN report shows human activity has changed the planet forever
WEBAug 9, 2021 · Human activity has changed our planet forever. Devastating wildfires, severe flooding, and extreme heat—all occurring more frequently—serve as a grim confirmation: the climate crisis is here. A new comprehensive report by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change assessing the latest state of …
Where do tigers live? And other tiger facts | Stories | WWF
WEBWhere do tigers live? Tigers are found in amazingly diverse habitats: rain forests, grasslands, savannas and even mangrove swamps. Unfortunately, 93% of historical tiger lands have disappeared primarily because of expanding human activity. Saving tigers means saving forests that are vital to the health of the planet.
Mountain Gorilla | Gorillas | WWF
WEBThe recovery of mountain gorilla populations, despite ongoing civil conflict, poaching, and an encroaching human population in one of Africa’s most volatile regions, is a huge conservation achievement. However, although mountain gorillas are the only great apes whose population size is increasing, they remain a conservation-dependent species and continue to need protection and habitat ...
What's a boreal forest? And the three other types of forests …
WEBMar 21, 2019 · Boreal. At the other extreme is the Boreal forest. Boreal forests are still full of life that’s adapted to withstand frigid temperatures year-round, such as caribou reindeer, or animals that can migrate long distances every winter. Full of deciduous trees and conifers, Boreal forests cover vast expanses in Canada, Alaska, and Russia.
What is biodiversity? | Pages | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBBiodiversity is all the different kinds of life you’ll find in one area—the variety of animals, plants, fungi, and even microorganisms like bacteria that make up our natural world.