Tiger Cubs Caught on Camera
Spy on tigers in the wild © WWF | WWF camera traps recently captured footage of an astounding 12 tigers in just two months in the central Sumatran landscape of Bukit Tigapuluh. With only about 400 Sumatran tigers left in the wild, it's remarkable that the camera traps filmed not only two mothers with their cubs but also three young tiger siblings playfully chasing a leaf. Today Bukit Tigapuluh faces the looming threat of being cleared by the pulp and paper industry. Watch the camera traps of these beautiful cats and find out how WWF is urging companies and the Indonesian government to protect these forests that are home to tigers.
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Boost in Nepal’s Rhino Population
Young Indian rhinos in Nepal
© Michel Gunther/WWF-Canon | Good news: The National Rhino Census revealed a count of 534 greater one-horned rhinos in Nepal, marking an increase of 99 rhinos from three years ago. These numbers reflect the success of collective conservation efforts and are a result of improved rhino protection measures and management of habitat. WWF is working to continue this positive trend, urging even stronger antipoaching measures and protection of habitat, as poaching still remains a serious threat to rhinos. See the breakdown of the rhino numbers and learn how the rhinos were counted.
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New! What's the Species of the Day?
What species would you find here?
© Jurgen Freund/WWF-Canon | Want to expand your knowledge of our world's wildlife? Check out worldwildlife.org's new feature, Species of the Day. Every day we highlight a fantastic photo of a different species and remarkable animal facts that you can share with friends. Today, on Endangered Species Day, we're diving into this feature with a critically endangered marine species. Can you guess what it is? See today's Species of the Day and challenge your wildlife smarts! |
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Two birds © James Timmons | Do you have amazing pictures of wildlife, wild places and people connecting with nature? We want to see them! To mark WWF's 50th anniversary we're in search of the world's best nature photos. You could win an all-expense-paid trip for two on the Classic Polar Bear Photo Adventure provided by Natural Habitat Adventures--and the opportunity to see your photo published! Learn how your photo could be a winner in the "Life Grows On" contest, presented by WWF and CVS/pharmacy Photo. |
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© Henry H Holdsworth / wildbynaturegallery.com | The Changing Realm
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November 6 - 12, 2011
Join WWF on an expedition of learning and discovery, focused on polar bears and their changing habitat. While observing bears' intriguing interactions near Canada's Hudson Bay, learn from a WWF expert and accompanying naturalists how this icon of the Arctic is affected by climate change. Learn more.
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Women gathering water
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© Elizabeth Kemf/WWF-Canon | A step forward for responsible development: Which countries agreed to suspend hydropower development on the Lower Mekong River until proper and thorough assessments are carried out?
a. Cambodia and Laos
b. Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam
c. Laos and Thailand
d. Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam
Click on one of the answers above to see if you know.
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May's Featured Species
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Indian Rhinoceros
Rhinoceros unicornis
Status: Vulnerable
Basics: The Indian (or greater one-horned) rhinoceros is the largest of the three Asian rhinos. It has a single black horn about 8-24 inches long and a grey-brown hide with skin folds that give it an armor-plated appearance.
Threats: Poaching (for its horn); habitat fragmentation and destruction
Interesting Fact: Indian rhinos use communal dung heaps, where they often scrape their feet, leaving a scent as they move around. Unfortunately, poachers are well aware of this behavior, and use it to track rhinos in their illegal hunts.
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Bank of America Is Supporting WWF
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