Stories

Understanding how many tigers live in a given place is crucial to protecting them and their homes. To count these iconic big cats, we look to camera traps. Here's how we use them and what we learn.

Manatees love mangroves; they use them for food and a quiet place to rest and raise their young. But these two key features of the Florida coasts are in trouble.

It's hard to identify a tree species by looking at just the wood. We rarely know whether the tree listed on the label of wood products is accurate—or legal. WWF is looking to forensics for answers.

The sounds of Peru’s jungles are akin to those of a symphony. The high-pitched calls of toucans, the slow roar of howler monkeys, and the buzzing of insects together create unforgettable melodies. But these natural harmonies do more than simply please the ear—they provide us with valuable information about the health of the forest.

Whales don’t recognize national boundaries. But they do have core geographies and habitats where they most often roam—whether to rest, mate, frolic, or feed. Discover a few of the Antarctic’s whales.

Seaweed is highly nutritious, easy to grow, and beneficial to ocean ecosystems. Learn more about how this hardy, resilient macro algae is becoming an increasingly valuable commodity.

Panda Paddle returns to San Diego this year on Oct. 26. WWF is also launching a new way to get involved: On Aug. 24, you can paddle at your favorite local spot and then share your experience online.

As global temperatures shoot up, the vast storehouse of ice in Antarctica is at risk. A team tags whales, shares data, and works together to protect a changing ecosystem at the bottom of the world.

Mittermeier is an award-winning photographer, influencer, and activist for environmental conservation and sustainable living. She founded the International League of Conservation Photographers.

What comes to mind when we think about conservation?

Plastic has only been mass-produced since the 1940s, but it’s having a devastating impact on sea turtles. Many of us are doing our part to reduce plastic pollution by recycling and reducing single-use items, but governments must also step up to take accountability and end this pollution epidemic.

Kids are innately curious about wildlife and wild places.

The problem of plastic in nature, particularly in our oceans, is a global crisis. Learn what WWF is doing to stop plastics from leaking into our oceans.

It was a clear, calm day at the end of summer.

Lauren Spurrier, vice president for oceans conservation, describes how our seas are transforming in unprecedented, life-altering ways—and lays out how WWF is working to save them for us all.

In late 2018, newly appointed WWF Board of Directors chair Dr. Pamela Matson joined the staff of WWF-US for an informal conversation. Take a look!

Mandy Barker grew up collecting shells and driftwood on the beach near her home on the British coast. Now, she collects plastic.

As a marine scientist with the WWF, Brown has worked with local experts in Indonesia to help inform how communities and governments can better protect and manage their coral reef ecosystems.

Gail and John are involved with numerous environmental causes. We spoke with Gail recently about what conservation means to the two of them.

"We come across a pod of belugas, and our guide lowers a hydrophone a few feet below the surface of the water. The concert begins, and we learn why belugas are called canaries of the sea."

Microplastics have accumulated abundantly in the Mediterranean. WWF is analyzing traces of plastic we find in whales to understand the strain that rising pollution puts on our oceans and marine life.

The network of cameras on purse-seine tuna vessels, combined with the enhanced monitoring system, prevents illegal, unreported, and unregulated catches from entering the marketplace.

Climate change adaptation and mitigation are both equally important and time-sensitive. We must do both.

Considered a protector and symbol of power, jaguars personify the mysterious beauty of the Amazon. This iconic species plays a vital role in its habitat by controlling other species’ populations and helping maintain a healthy ecosystem.