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Faster, higher, stronger: Meet the animal champions
With a summer of sport well under way, it’s time to celebrate the athletic stars of the animal kingdom
You helped create a new national park in Colombia
Thanks to your support, we’ve helped establish a new national park in Colombia to protect some of the world’s richest biodiversity
Join our walrus watch!
As walruses face the climate crisis, we need to know more about how they’re affected. So we’re supporting a vast satellite survey in the Arctic – and we need your help
You supported India’s first national snow leopard survey
Thanks to you, we now have a clearer picture of these elusive big cats – which will help our ongoing conservation work
Inspired ideas: Protecting UK nature
With your support, we’re working on ambitious projects around the UK to bring nature back to life. Discover more with our short films
Garden wildlife: Look after the little ones
Roll out the green carpet in your outdoor spaces to make insects welcome. It’s a boost for biodiversity and a helping hand for gardeners too!
You’re supporting wildlife and wetlands in Tanzania
Thanks to you, communities in Tanzania are taking the lead in conserving vital wetlands – and protecting livelihoods for tens of thousands of people
Tales of the unexpected species
From scorpions in Kent to ‘living fossil’ fish in Romania’s rivers, the UK and Europe are home to some surprising animals. Find out more about these unusual species…
You’ve helped Kenya’s rhinos survive devastating droughts
Thanks to you, endangered rhinos in Kenya received extra food and water to help them stay healthy in a prolonged dry spell
“Together we can contribute to a vibrant Earth”
Volunteer rangers around China’s Giant Panda National Park don’t just monitor rare wildlife – they encourage communities to protect nature too. Ranger Yang Guorong tells us more…
Securing a future for river dolphins
Freshwater dolphins are charismatic, iconic – and facing extinction. Find out why they’re in danger, and what we’re doing to turn the tide
“If forests don’t survive, neither will we”
Our landmark State of the Planet Address calls for action to protect our world. The most recent event focused on forests and their vital role in fighting climate change
Turning the tide for saltmarshes
Saltmarshes are unique coastal habitats that support a rich range of wildlife. But they could also help in the fight against climate change. We’re finding out more…
Gallery: Share your forest photos
We asked you to send in your best photos of forests, and you didn’t disappoint! Our gallery showcases the best views of our woodlands, from ancient oaks to vibrant fungi
You’re helping Maasai communities and wildlife thrive together
Your support is helping improve the lives of families in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania, while also protecting the elephants, lions and other wildlife that lives alongside them
Stand up for the future of our forests
A new report shows the world is failing to protect its forests. But there’s still time to get back on track and end deforestation
You’ve helped expand a national park in Colombia
Your support has helped Indigenous communities in Colombia increase the size of a national park, bringing extra protection for their territories and the area’s unique species
Insulate your home: quick fixes and big wins
Draughts and heat loss can cause chilly homes in winter, but there are plenty of ways to keep the warmth inside – better for your budget and for nature!
You’ve helped us count snow leopards in Nepal
Thanks to your support, we now have a better idea of the status of these elusive big cats in Nepal’s largest national park
Watching wildlife in the Bolivian Amazon
Understanding the animals around them helps Amazon communities live alongside wildlife. Camera traps are a vital tool for coexistence
On the whale trail in the Southern Ocean
It’s vital that we study how climate change is affecting Antarctic wildlife. Tracking whales is one way to find out more
Meet the heroes protecting Bhutan’s tigers
In the eastern Himalayas, wild tigers are thriving thanks to the dedication of rangers and local communities. WWF-Bhutan’s documentary meets these conservation champions
First ever population boost for Yangtze finless porpoise
After decades of decline, the number of critically endangered Yangtze finless porpoises has risen for the first time – thanks to your support
You’re helping tigers thrive in Nepal
Thanks to your support, tigers in a vital wildlife corridor between Nepal and India are expanding into new territory
Pregnant panda spotted on camera – moments before giving birth
Rare camera trap footage of a female giant panda shows that forest restoration efforts are making a difference
Water relief for families affected by Bolivian drought
Your support has brought fresh water to Indigenous families in a region suffering from drought and forest fires
Gallery: Your snaps of UK nature
From star-lit landscapes to sun-kissed butterflies, your photos show UK nature at its beautiful best
Forest restoration races ahead in Kenya
Thanks to you, a landscape famed for producing world-beating long-distance runners is turning green
Discover our waterway wildlife
Rivers, streams and canals are home to a huge range of wildlife, and summer is when they’re at their most bustling. We’ve picked eight species for you to spot
Make your garden a hedgehog haven
Hedgehog numbers are falling dramatically in the UK, but you can take a few simple steps to give these prickly mammals a helping hand
How you’re helping protect precious mangroves
Mangroves are unique habitats where the forest meets the sea. In Myanmar, these areas are under threat, but we’re working with local communities to manage them sustainably
Family sighting brings hope for Thailand’s tigers
Amazing camera trap footage of a tigress and her three cubs is proof that conservation efforts are paying off
Eight ideas for a greener holiday
Whether you want to relax or go on an adventure, a summer holiday is a great opportunity to see new places. Our tips make it easy to reduce your travel footprint
Take your pick: become a litter hero
Whether it’s a 10-minute tidy in your street or a big countryside clean-up, litter-picking is practical and positive. And it can be good for you, too!
You’re helping communities coexist with jaguars in Brazil
With your support, we’re bringing local people together to develop ways to reduce conflict with jaguars in the Amazon
Volunteers make a difference for marine turtles in Fiji
Thanks to your support, we’ve trained a team of local volunteers in Fiji to protect threatened marine turtles
The heroes restoring nature in the UK
Our new YouTube series, Bringing UK Nature Back to Life, meets the people doing incredible things to protect and restore the UK’s wildlife and landscapes
Nature’s builders – beavers in Norfolk
Norfolk’s landscape is being transformed by distinctive and industrious animals – and now you can see them in action!
Wild tiger numbers double in India
Your support for tiger conservation in India is paying off, with a new survey showing that the big cat population is on the up
Grow your own wildflowers – wherever you live
Whether you have a garden or a window box, sowing wildflower seeds can provide a vital boost for nature. Get planting today!
Helping people and mountain gorillas live side-by-side
Thanks to you, hundreds of families in Rwanda now have easy access to clean water – and that’s good news for endangered mountain gorillas too
Will you act now to help save UK nature?
If Wild Isles has inspired you to do more to protect UK nature, a new campaign will help you take action, as well as making sure our leaders listen
Eight ways to make nature welcome
The easiest way to support UK nature is to make wildlife feel at home on your doorstep. Whether you’ve got a grand garden or a compact balcony, our tips will help you to help nature
Notes from the field: Emperor penguins
Life among Antarctica’s emperor penguins is challenging but hugely rewarding for ornithologist Jimmy Allain, who says the more we study these majestic birds, the better we can protect them
Next steps for ocean protection
A new global agreement to protect huge parts of our oceans is a great leap forward for conservation. But there’s still work to do – which we can achieve with your support
Take action today to Save Our Wild Isles
As Sir David Attenborough’s new UK-focused natural history series is aired, we’re calling on everyone to take urgent action to Save Our Wild Isles
You’ve helped tigers travel safely through Nepal
A forest restoration project you support has helped protect tigers in Nepal – and it’s been recognised as one of the most successful schemes of its kind
Celebrate our Wild Isles
A new landmark TV series presented by Sir David Attenborough will reveal the unseen beauty of the UK – and there are some surprising sights in store
“Every piece of land that we can restore is important”
For WWF-India’s Dr Sejal Worah, tiger conservation is about protecting entire ecosystems. And to help make this happen, she even set up her own nature reserve…
Year of the Tiger: 10 success stories
The 2022 Lunar Year of the Tiger was a busy year for tiger conservation, with marked progress towards boosting their numbers. Here are 10 successes you helped us achieve
“Tigers are deeply ingrained in the culture of China”
As an anti-poaching officer for WWF-China, Liu Duo has seen huge changes in conservation in the last decade, particularly when it comes to using technology to protect tigers
Video: Behind the scenes at Câr-y-Môr ocean farm
Seaweed isn’t just a vital part of many marine habitats – it could also revolutionise food production, as well as helping to reduce carbon in the atmosphere, in pioneering ocean farms
Get involved: Meet a walrus detective
Our Walrus From Space project, in partnership with British Antarctic Survey, is giving thousands of people the chance to get involved with conservation research. Volunteer Evy Schouten explains why she signed up to become a citizen scientist
How to take perfect puffin photos
Puffins are perhaps the UK’s most photogenic birds, but how can you capture the perfect picture? Wildlife photographer Kevin Morgans shares his top tips
Tomorrow’s Tigers: Protecting big cats through art
Together with Sotheby’s and Artwise Curators, we’ve seen some very special rugs helping to turn things around for tigers
Making a change after COP15
Nations struck a landmark agreement to protect nature at the COP15 biodiversity summit – but we need your help to push for real action
People power to fight Amazon fires
We’re working with communities in the Colombian Amazon to prevent the spread of forest fires
Rhino numbers rise again in Kenya
Thanks to your support, we’re helping to turn the tide on poaching – and the black rhino population in Kenya is on the up
Amazon warning from COP27
Our new Living Amazon Report warns that the region is alarmingly close to an irreversible tipping point, and protecting it is more urgent than ever
Let the river run
An Amazonian river has become the focus of a mission to save habitat for rare river dolphins – and protect the people who live on its banks
We’re learning more about Canada’s polar bears
Your support has backed research into human-wildlife conflict in Hudson Bay, helping us to keep people and polar bears safe
Rhinos on the rise in India
A new survey reveals good news in the Indian state of Assam, where numbers of greater one-horned rhinos are increasing
Defending the Amazon with drones
Thanks to your support, Indigenous communities in Brazil have been able to use technology to help protect their land
Reducing human-wildlife conflict in Uganda – with onions!
Your support is helping people near a national park in Uganda live alongside neighbouring wildlife – by growing onions
You’re helping us study jaguars in the Guianas
Thanks to your support, the first ever large-scale jaguar monitoring effort is under way in Suriname and Guyana
Living Planet Report reveals nature in crisis
Wildlife population sizes around the world are in decline, with biodiversity and human livelihoods under threat. Our 2022 Living Planet Report shows that urgent action is needed – but change is possible
New documentary highlights Amazon struggle
Feature-length film The Territory documents one Indigenous community’s fight against deforestation
Tigers roar back in Nepal
Nepal has more than doubled its wild tiger population, thanks to inspirational conservation efforts
Gallery: Keeping watch for river dolphins
In the heart of the Amazon, the race is on to save rare river dolphins’ habitat. Explore this remarkable landscape and see behind the scenes of our monitoring mission
Rhinos recovering in Tanzania
Your support means things are looking up for endangered rhinos in Tanzania, thanks to better protection in Mkomazi National Park
Welcoming new national parks in China
Thanks to your support, tigers, pandas and Amur leopards will be better protected in a new network of national parks
Notes from the field: Nepal
Rhino numbers are rising in Nepal, says our head of wildlife programmes there, Kanchan Thapa. But if you want to check those numbers, you have to start counting…
New species recorded in the Colombian Amazon
Your support has helped scientists explore untouched areas of the Amazon
Forests of plenty
For decades, vast swathes of northern Borneo’s lush forests – home to orangutans and other endangered creatures – were degraded and destroyed. Now, with your support, we’re working to build a better future for the wildlife and people of Sabah
Wales steps up to tackle deforestation
Wales has shown that a small country can make a big difference, with the Welsh government announcing its determination to stop importing products linked to deforestation overseas
Tiger sites smash goal to double numbers
Thanks to you, tiger populations are on the rise – and in two reserves, numbers have more than tripled
Gallery: Sascha Fonseca’s search for snow leopards
Photographer Sascha Fonseca specialises in capturing stunning wildlife images in remote locations. But ‘the ghost of the mountains’ proved elusive…
Greater Mekong mysteries revealed
The wildlife-rich Greater Mekong region is home to an amazing range of flora and fauna – including hundreds of species that have only just been recorded
Palm oil: everything you need to know
From biscuits to bubble bath, palm oil is found in hundreds of everyday products. But why is it so popular – and so problematic? Get the facts with our guide.
Which fish should I eat?
Making environmentally responsible seafood choices is a great way to enjoy a healthy diet and help protect our ocean, but where do you start?
Summer sea watching
Head to the UK coast as the weather gets warmer for a chance to spot whales, dolphins and sharks
Crucial data collection will help Fiji’s turtles
Marine turtles will have a better chance of coping with the impacts of climate change, thanks to research you’ve enabled
Penguins on the edge
Emperor penguins are particularly vulnerable to climate change, as they depend on sea ice for their survival. With your help, we’re using satellite imagery to understand more about these Antarctic icons to support vital conservation efforts
Indian tiger reserves earn their stripes
You’ve helped raise standards in tiger conservation in India, with 10 of the tiger landscapes we support receiving the highest seal of approval
Raising the alarm for polar bears
With your support, Arctic scientists have published vital research into the effects of climate change on polar bear populations
Tracking snow leopards in the Himalayas
Thanks to you, we can strengthen efforts to protect snow leopards in Nepal after two of these elusive big cats were fitted with GPS collars
Predicting the future of sea ice
Arctic sea ice is melting fast, with devastating consequences for people and wildlife. But we’re developing new technology to help forecast ice conditions, so we can plan for change
A wild future for the Dales
From windswept peak to valley floor, a beacon of hope for people and nature is emerging in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. We’ve embarked on a visionary project to restore this iconic landscape and fight climate change
Kenyan coexistence: a plan for people and lions
Thanks to your support, farmers in Kenya can sleep more soundly at night as predators are kept at bay
Photo story: Discovering Colombia’s natural riches
An expedition deep into the forests of Colombia, supported by us, revealed the remarkable range of wildlife that thrives here
Video: How to change the future of our food
The food we eat has a huge impact on nature, but individuals and industry can change this. We asked farmers and food experts for their views on the future of food
Drowning in sound?
Our oceans are alive with an orchestra of marine wildlife. But as the ice melts, the harmony of Arctic seas is being drowned out by human activity. We’re working to understand the impact of this audio intrusion – and how to help combat it
Video: How to restore nature in a warming world
What can we do to help nature bounce back? We gathered top conservationists and scientists for an online discussion of the change that’s possible
You’re helping reconnect orangutan habitats
With your support, orangutans will soon have a safe route between two protected areas in Borneo
Gallery: Remembering African Wild Dogs
See the rare and endangered African wild dog as you’ve never seen it before, thanks to stunning images by top photographers
Tackling the traffickers
Wildlife crime continues to threaten some of our most precious species. But with your support, we’re taking action to stop the traffickers, sever the trade routes and improve law enforcement
Photo story: India’s corridor of life
Thanks to your support, wild tigers are able to roam between the forests of Nepal and India, and local communities can coexist with big cats
