Conservation
Those of us who have been lucky enough to share our lives with myriad pets over the years need no further proof that nonhuman animals have a high degree of intelligence. Scientists, however, do not have the luxury of going on gut feelings.
Conservation
WWF calls rangers the “unsung heroes of conservation,” bravely working as the first line of defense to protect the world’s most endangered species from poachers in the illegal wildlife trade.
Nature & Wildlife
By Tripti Pandey, an author and tourism and culture consultant in Jaipur, India. This story was originally posted on the WWF Travel Blog. In India’s “Pink City” of Jaipur, I occasionally see an elephant sauntering down the street.
Videos
When Katy Payne made a visit to the Portland Zoo in 1984, she had no idea it would soon change the course of her life. A naturalist and amateur musician, Katy had been studying the songs of humpback whales.
Conservation
Despite antipoaching patrols, increased arrests, relocation and unmanned security drones, it seems we’re losing the battle against wildlife poachers. Already in the first six months of 2013, for example, in South Africa alone, 428 rhinos have died at the hands of poachers.
News & More
Want to win an adventure trip for two to the polar bear capital of the world in Churchill, Canada? Enter to win World Wildlife Fund’s Polar Bear Adventure Sweepstakes! The deadline is Monday, June 30th. Churchill is absolutely the best place to see polar bears in the wild.
Videos
Snow leopards are powerful and beautiful big cats, native to the mountains of central Asia. Insulated by thick hair and possessing wide, fur-covered feet that act as natural snowshoes, they are well adapted to their environment. Their long tails, which help in maintaining their incredible balance, double as blankets against severe cold.
Conservation
When images of a wild giant panda gnawing on a takin carcass in China’s Sichuan Province were recently captured on motion-sensor cameras, researchers were caught by surprise. Although pandas are technically carnivores, their diets today consist almost entirely (99 percent) of bamboo leaves, stems and shoots.
Asia & The Pacific
Huge numbers of seabirds blanket the rocky landscape of the Russian Far East. The birds perch on high, windswept cliffs that rise to seemingly infinite heights, making their habitat inaccessible to other animals that would want to hunt them. As a result, the birds prosper in massive, dense colonies.
Conservation
Our good friends over at WWF have just released their first U.S. iPad application, “WWF Together,” available as a free download at the AppStore. The app is a unique interactive experience for all ages includes stories, images, and videos featuring endangered species such as polar bears, giant pandas, and tigers, among others.
Nature & Wildlife
When I see this broad furry face staring straight into the camera, I can’t help but think of a wizened little mountain troll. “What are you doing in my home?” it seems to say.
African Safaris
By Maddi Higgins, WWF Travel Where: Ifrane National Park is in the Moyen Atlas mountain range, about 35 miles outside of Fes. What’s there: Barbary macaques. The population of Barbary macaques in Ifrane is accustomed to human visitors, so you will be able to see the monkeys at close range.
