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Earth Month is one of our favorite times of the year—a time to reflect on and protect the beauty of wildlife and nature. Explore how you can help our planet this month, plus view inspiring green tips from supporters like you. Thank you for making every day feel like Earth Day!
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5 elephants navigate India’s changing landscape
Tara, Phul, Mynow, Budhuni, and Bishu aren’t just wandering the forests of India—they’re helping scientists understand how elephants adapt to shrinking habitats and people-dominated landscapes to survive in a world that’s rapidly changing around them. |
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Pledge to protect Earth's freshwater
Water is life, yet freshwater faces increasing threats from pollution, overuse, and climate change. Want to help? Pledge to Give an Hour for freshwater activities like tracking your water use, exploring local waterways, or learning about freshwater ecosystems. |
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Do you know?
Found in much of sub-Saharan Africa, this animal is known for a vocalization that sounds like it has just heard a great joke. Plus, one individual was recently found to have traveled over 4,000 miles in nine months! Can you name this animal? |
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Size
Pygmy rabbits are the smallest rabbit species in North America. Adults weigh less than one pound! |
Interesting info
While they do use other animals' abandoned burrows, these are the only rabbits in North America that dig their own burrows. Their burrows are extensive and have multiple entrances and interconnected chambers. |
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Pygmy rabbits are found in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and neighboring states in areas with tall, dense sagebrush stands, which provide these tiny herbivores with shelter and food. In winter, they survive almost entirely on a diet of sagebrush. Their vocalizations include squeals, squeaks, and chuckles. |
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Pop quiz
Nearly 40% of food in the US goes uneaten. Where is half of it wasted? |
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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 Facebook, Instagram, X y YouTube para más información. |
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Photos: Asian elephant © Richard Barrett/WWF-UK; Waterfall © Petteri Hautamaa/WWF; WWF supporters planting © Aaron Gekoski/WWF-US; Food scraps © Shutterstock.com/Fevziie; Nature Breaking image © Shutterstock.com/ctabb and © WWF-Pacific/Tom Vierus; A Heart of Gold © Justin Sullivan; Mystery spotted animal © Will Burrard-Lucas/WWF-US; Pygmy rabbit © Shutterstock.com/Randy Bjorklund; Eastern cottontail rabbit near yellow flowers © Sarah Pietrkiewicz; Vegetables © Martin Harvey/WWF; Paddleboarder © Shutterstock.com; Camels © Wildlife Insights; Monarch butterfly © Sarah Pietrkiewicz; Old produce © Shutterstock.com/Fevziie |
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