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Thanks to your support, we're making strides to help stop wildlife crime and making waves to protect our oceans that sustain species and communities around the world. Dive into these stories of hope, and see how you can make an even bigger difference for wildlife and nature.
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Rescued tigers find a safe haven in Viet Nam
WWF and conservation partners are working with the Vietnamese government to tackle wildlife trafficking. But where do tigers go after they are saved from illegal trade or surrendered by owners? |
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Do you know?
Can you guess what animal this belt is made of? Hint: It's the most trafficked mammal on the planet. |
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Range and habitat
Open savannas and wooded grasslands of Eastern and Southern Africa |
Interesting info
Most everything about a giraffe is large. Its heart is two feet long. Its feet are 12 inches across. Its neck is six feet long, although it has just seven vertebrae—the same as a human! At birth, a baby giraffe is six feet tall and initially grows an inch a day. |
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Today on World Giraffe Day, we shine a spotlight on the world's tallest animal. Adult males can be more than 18 feet tall, which enables them to reach leaves from tall trees and look out for predators, such as lions. Their splotchy coat—a pattern unique to each individual—helps camouflage them. |
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Pop quiz
Rivers support more than 100,000 freshwater species and provide resources crucial for our very survival. Which of these is NOT one of the major threats to rivers? |
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WWF en Español |
En WWF ofrecemos una gran cantidad de contenido en español como parte de nuestros esfuerzos por llegar a la comunidad Latina e Hispana de Estados Unidos. Visita nuestro sitio web o síguenos en X, Instagram, y YouTube para más información. |
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Photos: Rescued tiger in Viet Nam © WWF-US/Justin Mott; Climate march © WWF-US/Keith Arnold; Community member on a boat © WWF-US/Elisabeth Kruger; Breaking Waves © WWF-US; Nature Breaking podcast © WWF-US; Bison in Yellowstone © Jeffrey West; Belt © WWF-US/Jaime Rojo; Two giraffes © Marcus Westberg/WWF-US; Giraffe wallpaper © WWF-US/James Morgan; River © Andrew S. Wright/WWF-Canada; Two elephants © @gregdutoit; Diver © Jeremy Shelton; Mangroves © Fílmico Colombia/WWF-US |
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