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This month, find out what beavers are truly capable of, take the pledge to reduce food waste, and watch a stunning video of the monarch butterfly’s epic migration. Plus, listen to an inspiring podcast about bringing bison back—a great episode for a summer day!
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Here's what happens when we let beavers do their job
Beavers are more than busy dam-builders—they’re nature’s engineers. By building dams, they help create ponds and wetlands, prevent floods, improve water quality, protect habitat for fish, birds, insects, and frogs, and even store carbon. When beavers thrive, they provide many benefits to people and nature. Want to learn more? |
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Take action today: Cut down on food waste
Nearly 40% of food in the US goes uneaten—almost half of it at home. Food waste affects our planet, accounting for about 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Here’s the good news. You can help by signing the pledge to do your part and reduce food waste in your home. Get started today. |
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Do you know?
A new WWF report has revealed a rising threat of human-wildlife conflict due to climate change. Can you guess why elephants and other wildlife might venture into villages and what the consequences can be? |
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Range and Habitat
The glass octopus lives in tropical and subtropical waters around the world, in deep waters—around 3,000 feet—where sunlight doesn’t reach. |
Interesting info
As its name suggests, the glass octopus is mostly transparent. Its optic nerve, eyes, and digestive tract are visible. |
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About 300 species of octopus inhabit ocean habitats around the globe. Every octopus has eight arms lined with suction cups that have chemical sensors that can feel, taste, and smell. All species are venomous, and each individual has three hearts. |
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Pop quiz
What percentage of plant and animal species live or breed in wetlands? |
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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 Facebook, X, Instagram y YouTube para más información. |
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Photos: Beavers © Tina Hurd; Food waste © Shutterstock.com/ArieStudio; Michael Chavez from Rio Grande community © WWF-US/Diana Cervantes; Mangroves and camera © Rodolfo Perez/WWF-Mexico; Nature Breaking image © Shutterstock.com/jctabb and WWF/Richard Stonehouse; Monarch butterfly © Stock Image; Elephants at night © Jasper Doest/WWF; Glass octopus © Solvin Zankl/naturepl.com/WWF; Deep sea cirrate octopod © naturepl.com/David Shale/WWF; Greater flamingos at sunset © Jorge Sierra/WWF-Spain; Black-footed ferret © Bruce D. Taubert; Crab and plastic © naturepl.com/Alex Mustard/WWF; Camera setup © Nthiga MacHaria; Mangroves © Nicole Chabaneix/WWF-US |
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