Deforestation and Forest Degradation | Threats | WWF - World …
WEBDec 4, 2018 · The threats manifest themselves in the form of deforestation and forest degradation. The leading cause of deforestation is agriculture, with poorly planned infrastructure another significant contributor to global deforestation. In 2022, the world lost more than 16 million acres of forest—an area bigger than West Virginia—according to the ...
WWF - Endangered Species Conservation | World Wildlife Fund
WEBWWF is actively working in six continents to help people and nature thrive. 350 cities and counties. More than 350 cities and counties have joined with WWF, its partners, and other leaders for America is All In, a coalition committed to reducing emissions by 50% by 2030. 1 million members. One million US members support WWF's conservation efforts.
About Us | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBFor more than 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As the world’s leading conservation organization, WWF works in nearly 100 countries. At every level, we collaborate with people around the world to develop and deliver innovative solutions that protect communities, wildlife, and the places in which they live. Our values.
Tiger | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBTigers have been known to reach up to 20 years of age in the wild. Males of the larger subspecies, the continental tiger, may weigh up to 660 pounds. For males of the smaller subspecies—the Sunda tiger—the upper range is at around 310 pounds. Within both subspecies, males are heavier than females.
Bonobo | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBHeight. 28 to 35 inches. Weight. 68 to 86 pounds. Bonobos and chimpanzees look very similar and both share 98.7% of their DNA with humans—making the two species our closest living relatives. Bonobos are usually a bit smaller, leaner, and darker than chimpanzees. Their society is also different—bonobo groups tend to …
Protecting Species | Initiatives | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBEndangered Species Day will be celebrated on May 19, 2023, and this year marks the 50th anniversary. WWF highlights the many endangered and critically endangered wildlife on this day and every day, working to build awareness and partnerships with local communities, governments, businesses, and the rest of the world to take action to protect them.
Elephant | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBWeight. 4-6 tons. Length. 18-24 ft. Elephants are the largest land mammals on earth and have distinctly massive bodies, large ears, and long trunks. They use their trunks to pick up objects, trumpet warnings, greet other elephants, or suck up water for drinking or bathing, among other uses. Both male and female African elephants grow tusks and ...
Species List | Endangered, Vulnerable, and Threatened Animals
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Sea Turtle | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBWWF's work on sea turtles focuses on five of those species: green, hawksbill, loggerhead, leatherback, and olive ridley. Over the last 200 years, human activities have tipped the scales against the survival of these ancient mariners. Slaughtered for their eggs, meat, skin, and shells, sea turtles suffer from poaching and over-exploitation.
Environmental Threats | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBThe measure of human demands on Earth’s natural resources is known as our ecological footprint. Currently, we use the equivalent of 1.5 Earths to produce all the renewable resources we use. As the human population grows, the challenge of reducing our footprint becomes more urgent. Learn more about the impact of the ecological footprint.