WWF conserves our planet, habitats, & species like the Panda
Our Ambition. The world has changed. Wildlife has halved in less than a generation. Natural habitats are being put under increasing pressure. And climate change is leading us into uncharted territory.
Giant panda | WWF
The giant panda is perhaps the most powerful symbol in the world when it comes to species conservation. Adored around the world, the distinctive black and white animal is a national treasure in China and has been the symbol of WWF since its formation in 1961.
About the panda - WWF
The panda is not special just because it is one of the most well known and charismatic animals on earth. It is also a very peculiar species, with many unique and remarkable characteristics.
WWF conserves our planet, habitats, & species like the Panda
Oct 17, 2024 · We know that one organisation alone can’t affect the change we need. That’s why we rely on partnerships and our supporters. The changes we want to see in the world can only come about through the efforts of many people - together possible.
How many species are we losing? | WWF
Just to illustrate the degree of biodiversity loss we're facing, let’s take you through one scientific analysis... The rapid loss of species we are seeing today is estimated by experts to be between 1,000 and 10,000 times higher than the natural extinction rate.*; These experts calculate that between 0.01 and 0.1% of all species will become extinct each year.
History of the Giant Panda - WWF
History of the Giant Panda 11 March 1869 A hunter brings a panda skin to the French Jesuit, Armand David 13 April 1929 The Roosevelt brothers become the first foreigners to shoot a panda 1936 Ruth Harkness captures an infant panda and takes it to the USA, evoking universal sympathy for the plight of the panda and creating the ‘panda cult’ 1936-46 14 pandas are taken from China by foreigners
Impact of climate change on species | WWF
Our planet is warming faster than at any time in the past 10,000 years. With these changes, species have to adapt to new climate patterns (variations in rainfall; longer, warmer summers etc). Global warming resulting from human emissions of …
Why should we save the giant panda? - WWF
We should do everything we can to save the giant panda because we are the ones that have driven it to the edge of extinction. And because we can.
Giant Pandas no longer 'endangered' | WWF
Step away from extinction Great news! Giant pandas are no longer classified as 'endangered'. They've been downgraded to 'vulnerable' on the global list of species at risk of extinction after their population increased by 17% in a decade.
Latest | WWF
Oct 17, 2024 · Latest conservation news & stories from WWF. When people live close to the forest, human-wildlife conflicts often arise.