Our mission is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. We collaborate with local communities to conserve the natural resources we all depend on and build a future in which people and nature thrive.

We are dedicated staff, scientists and members advancing effective, lasting conservation in more than 80 countries and territories. To make the highest possible impact on the climate and biodiversity crises between now and 2030, we’re developing breakthrough ideas, amplifying local leaders and influencing policy.

WWF has been part of successful wildlife recovery stories ranging from southern Africa’s black rhino to black bucks in the Himalayas. And this, in turn, is helping to protect rich and varied ecosystems while ensuring people continue to benefit from nature. This much is clear: we cannot afford to fail in our mission to save a living planet.

Jan 15, 2025 · Wildlife plays an active role in creating and maintaining ecosystems, controlling prey populations, pollinating plants, dispersing seeds, and reducing disease risk. They also provide numerous immaterial benefits, like driving ecotourism and supporting a sense of identity or well-being within local communities and cultures.

By conserving wildlife, we're ensuring that future generations can enjoy our natural world and the incredible species that live within it. To help protect wildlife, it's important to understand how species interact within their ecosystems, and how they're affected by environmental and human influences. Phenology

Wildlife refers to undomesticated animals and uncultivated plant species which can exist in their natural habitat, but has come to include all organisms that grow or live wild in an area without being introduced by humans. [1] Wildlife was also synonymous to game: those birds and mammals that were hunted for sport. Wildlife can be found in all ...

WWF works to help local communities conserve the natural resources they depend upon; transform markets and policies toward sustainability; and protect and restore species and their habitats. Our efforts ensure that the value of nature is reflected in …

We're on the ground in seven regions across the country, collaborating with 52 state and territory affiliates to reverse the crisis and ensure wildlife thrive. Discover in-depth articles and stunning photographs about nature and wildlife, from the pages of National Wildlife magazine.

America’s experience with cherished landscapes and wildlife has helped define and shape our national character and identity for generations. Protecting these natural resources is a cause that has long united Americans from all walks of life and political stripes.

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