Deforestation and Forest Degradation | Threats | WWF - World …
Dec 4, 2018 — Forests cover nearly one-third of the land area on our planet and are home to most of the world’s life on land. They are also essential to human health, purifying our water and air …
WWF - Endangered Species Conservation | World Wildlife Fund
World Wildlife Fund - The leading organization in wildlife conservation and endangered species. Learn how you can help WWF make a difference.
Species List | Endangered, Vulnerable, and Threatened Animals
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Sloth | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
Sloths—the sluggish tree-dwellers of Central and South America—spend their lives in the tropical rain forests. They move through the canopy at a rate of about 40 yards per day, munching on …
Green Turtle | Sea Turtles | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
The green turtle is one of the largest sea turtles and the only herbivore among the different species. Green turtles are in fact named for the greenish color of their cartilage and fat, not …
The Amazon in crisis: Forest loss threatens the region and the …
Nov 8, 2022 — Forests: Without its forests, the Amazon region would lose its biodiversity, release massive amounts of carbon, suffer soil erosion, and face hydrological and climatic devastation. …
Lion | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
Throughout history, lions have been admired as a symbol of power, strength, and courage. Previously, lions roamed throughout all of Africa and parts of Asia and Europe. However, this …
Orangutan | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
Protect endangered species, including the orangutan, at World Wildlife Fund. Learn about the ways WWF works to conserve a future where people live in harmony with nature.
Protecting Species | Initiatives | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
From 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 …
What is Overfishing? Facts, Effects and Overfishing Solutions
Subsidies, or support provided to the fishing industry to offset the costs of doing business, are another key driver of overfishing. Subsidies can lead to overcapacity of fishing vessels and …