sandhill cranes gather in a pond inside the Bernardo Wildlife Area along the Rio Grande River in New Mexico WWF-US/Diana Cervantes

The amazing migratory sandhill crane

Finding healthy freshwater habitat along the Rio Grande River

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Our impact

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Recognizing that the problems facing our planet are increasingly more complex and urgent, WWF focuses its work on six ambitious goals. Through this integrative approach, we can challenge the planet’s greatest threats and ensure a healthy future for people and nature.

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