Published by the World Wildlife Fund Good news for endangered snow leopards in Russia: their numbers have grown since last year, according to the results of a new WWF study. Last winter, a WWF census found a total of 61 snow leopards in Russia’s Altai-Sayan Ecoregion, a remote landscape where high, snowy mountain ranges offer a […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund China made it illegal to buy and sell elephant ivory at the end of last year, and the law is already producing positive results. Among 2,000 people surveyed across 15 Chinese cities with ivory markets, those who previously said that they’d either bought ivory products in the past and planned […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Bats and spiders, black cats and owls—can you imagine a spooky Halloween without them? Though they may give you goosebumps on the year’s most frightful night, these animals actually help keep our planet—and all who live here—healthy and safe. WWF works to protect landscapes where these animals live and […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Bats and spiders, black cats and owls—can you imagine a spooky Halloween without them? Though they may give you goosebumps on the year’s most frightful night, these animals actually help keep our planet—and all who live here—healthy and safe. WWF works to protect landscapes where these animals live and […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund In an amazing show of progress for wildlife, Nepal is on track to become the first of the world’s countries to double its wild tiger population since 2010. According to results from the country’s most recent tiger survey, there are now an estimated 235 wild tigers, nearly twice the number […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Around 10pm one night in October 2017, in the rain forests of central Sumatra, Feri grabs a hammer, loops it over his shoulder, and scales a tree so massive it makes him look the size of a squirrel. The ladder he’s using is a chain of bamboo poles lashed to […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Standup paddle boarding promises a unique and harmonious way to explore our planet’s rivers, lakes, oceans, and more. And while the sport may intimidate first timers, it becomes far less daunting with a few quick tips and tricks in mind. Former professional standup paddle boarder Anthony Vela offers some insight […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Imagine a future in which buildings are designed specifically to help the planet become a healthier place for all of us to live. That’s the vision WWF will help Starbucks achieve through the company’s new “Greener Stores” plan. Announced last week at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco, […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Around 10pm one night in October 2017, in the rain forests of central Sumatra, Feri grabs a hammer, loops it over his shoulder, and scales a tree so massive it makes him look the size of a squirrel. The ladder he’s using is a chain of bamboo poles lashed to […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund It’s still early in the morning as our small boat speeds across a sea of brilliantly blue water. Bouts of pounding rain have kept us on shore in the city of Angoche for days, but with clearer clear skies and calmer seas, our small group—a team of researchers and conservationists […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Local San Diego singer-songwriter, Tristan Prettyman, has joined forces with WWF to perform at their upcoming fundraiser Panda Paddle at Bonita Cove, San Diego on Oct. 20, 2018. Panda Paddle, WWF’s first-ever athletic fundraising event, blends a world-class stand-up paddleboard competition with a world-changing cause—protecting the natural world and all it gives us. When describing […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund They may not be household names, like the Amazon rainforest or the Great Barrier Reef. But these forests, grasslands, savannas, and other ecosystems are just as vital to the health of our planet. They support an incredible range of plants and animals, as well as millions of people and their […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund In the mid-to-late 1930s, the Great Plains and its inhabitants were plagued with massive waves of dust and sand that blotted out the sun, destroyed crops and livestock, covered homes, and made life nearly impossible for a population already struggling to survive in the era of the Great Depression. As […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund It’s a familiar feeling: you open the refrigerator door only to find that the greens you purchased several days ago—and unfortunately forgot about—have wilted beyond the point of use. Into the compost or trash bin it goes. But did you know that food loss can occur long before you even […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Rescued after sustaining serious injuries to his nose and face from would-be poachers, Saikhan the “miracle tiger” has been released back into the forests of the Russian Far East. The severely wounded Amur tiger cub was found in January 2017 after the Primorsky Province Hunting Department received an urgent alert […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Willy clenches a vine with her feet and dangles upside-down, letting her lanky arms hang slack. As she pushes herself forward, the vine starts swinging. She’s satisfied with this for a minute or two before an adjacent tree becomes more appealing. She wraps her arms around it, frees her legs, […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund In 2015, nearly 200 countries signed a historic agreement in Paris that established the world’s first truly global plan to tackle climate change. Now, three years later, there’s still a significant gap between current country emissions reductions pledges and what’s needed to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C and stave […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Willy clenches a vine with her feet and dangles upside-down, letting her lanky arms hang slack. As she pushes herself forward, the vine starts swinging. She’s satisfied with this for a minute or two before an adjacent tree becomes more appealing. She wraps her arms around it, frees her legs, […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund In a small village along the northern coast of Mozambique, a remote region where electricity is scarce and roads are nearly non-existent, a group of mostly women in colorful traditional dress are seated in a circle on the floor of a community building. One by one, each person stands and […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund This October, WWF will host its first-ever standup paddle boarding (SUP) fundraising event, Panda Paddle, sponsored by Target. On October 20, 2018, athletes and WWF supporters will grab their paddles and complete a world-class SUP race in San Diego’s Mission Bay, all while raising funds for WWF’s work to protect nature. Whether […]