50th Anniversary

Through 50 years of work, WWF knows that conservation makes a real difference and, working together; we can protect the future of our planet.

In honor of our five decades, we present 50 reasons to be hopeful. This collection gives you a broad, rich and playful understanding of WWF and our optimistic vision for the future.

You too can get involved and help us make our vision a reality. Find out what you can do.

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  #1 Because in 1961,
  someone drew a panda.
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  #2 Love.
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  #3 Because bees make great baristas.
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  #4 Can you find a baby Javan rhino here?
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  #5 Because the Beatles are now on iTunes.
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  #6 Because Year of the Tiger 2010 was more than just a calendar event.
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  #7 Conservationists aren’t afraid of the dark.
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  #8 Because the Amazon lives.
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  #9 A community effort can bring a reef to life.
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  #10 Because people are finally noticing the gorilla in the room.
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  #11 Oil and water don't mix. And don’t have to.
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  #12 Trees
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  #13 We’ve got bison babies.
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  #14 Artistic Inspiration
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  #15 LiDAR technology
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  #16 Poachers can turn into conservationists.
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  #17 School's out! (But learning's always in.)
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  #18 Winning.
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  #19 Good parenting.
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  #20 TRAFFIC.
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  #21 We're cooking with gas.
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  #22 America the beautiful.
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  #23 Satellite radio and GPS.
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  #24 Mating rituals.
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  #25 Money does grow on trees.
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  Reason #26 Private beach resorts.
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  Reason #27 Travel opportunities.
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  Reason #28 A change in the business climate.
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  #29  A cool drink on a hot summer day.
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  #30  Labor Day.
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  #31  School's in!
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  #32  You can clear out the clutter.
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  #33  Little things mean a lot.
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  #34  With partnership, anything is possible.
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  #35  Wildlife, up close and personal.
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  #36  A look into the future.
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  #37  Something's on the roof!
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  #38  Vampires have never been more popular.
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  #39  Communities that care.
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  #40  The power of one voice.
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  #41  Keeping your eyes on the prize.
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  #42  Thanksgiving dinner.
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  #43  We're 50!
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  #44  Paparazzi.
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  #45  Because fishermen are smart.
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  #46  There’s no place like home.
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  #47  Looking back, looking forward.
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  #48  New Year’s resolutions.
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  #49  Flying rhinos.
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  #50 YOU.

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