World Wildlife Fund

World Wildlife Fund

@worldwildlife.org

Nature gives us so much. Now is the time to give back. Nature Needs Us Now. WWF-US

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Happy #NationalSiblingsDay! Across the animal kingdom, species like brown bears, lions, and lemurs raise their young alongside siblings early in life, where play helps them learn important survival skills. Do these playful siblings remind you of anyone? Tag them in the comments!

Tomorrow is #NationalPetDay! Did you know that small changes in pet care can make a big difference for the planet? From eco-friendly food and toys to biodegradable waste bags and non-toxic grooming products, there are many ways to reduce your pet’s carbon paw-print: https://wwf.to/4twBOGE.

Grasslands are vast ecosystems that support biodiversity, provide critical support to global food systems, and play a major role in mitigating climate change. When grasslands like the Great Plains in the U.S. are lost or degraded, we lose benefits to humans and wildlife: https://wwf.to/3Q0I6zS

Watch this sloth slowly cross the forest path. Sloths move slowly because of their extremely low metabolic rate. Found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, these tree dwellers move through the canopy at a rate of about 40 yards per day.

Have you read the spring issue of World Wildlife magazine? Travel across the United States through stories about restoring bison to their ancestral lands, addressing threats to the Rio Grande, and keeping America’s most eaten berry from going to waste. Read it now: https://wwf.to/47iAYEX.

2025 was one of the hottest years on record. As the impacts of a warming world intensify, nature remains one of our strongest heroes in the fight to keep a safe climate future in view. Protecting and restoring forests, rivers, reefs, wetlands, and grasslands are among our most effective solutions.

Happy 20 years of #EarthHour! From turning off your lights to our current Give an Hour for Earth activities, we’ve brought millions of people across the globe together to raise awareness and take action to protect the planet.

Did you know orangutans spend nearly their entire lives in trees—swinging in treetops and building nests for sleep? They are found only in the rainforests of the Southeast Asian islands of Borneo and Sumatra.

Did you know jaguars are strong swimmers? They’re dependent on healthy freshwater systems and access to large amounts of territory for survival. One of the ecosystems you can find these big cats is in the Pantanal.

Here are some facts about the Amazon you should know. 🌳It’s the world’s largest continuous rainforest and river system 🌳Home to about a tenth of Earth's known species 🌳And it contains 1.4 billion acres of dense forests

Did you know you can help protect monarch butterflies by planting milkweed? Milkweed is the only plant monarchs lay their eggs on, and it’s the only food baby caterpillars can eat. Learn which type of milkweed is best to plant in your area to help protect monarchs: https://wwf.to/40o4llj.

Did you know the Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world and include nine of 10 of the world’s highest peaks, including Mount Everest? It supports some of the greatest biodiversity on Earth, including species like the snow leopard, as well as millions of people.

Here are some facts about the Amazon you should know. 🌳It’s the world’s largest continuous rainforest and river system 🌳Home to about a tenth of Earth's known species 🌳And it contains 1.4 billion acres of dense forests

Meet Mila and Suzana, the first two women rangers from the Jahai Indigenous community. These women patrol the forest in northern Malaysia as part of an anti-poaching team dedicated to protecting endangered Malayan tigers and their habitat: https://wwf.to/4rUT1Jp. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD

Monarch butterflies are known for their iconic bold orange and black colors. After wintering in the forests of the Monarch Butterfly Reserve in central Mexico, they’ll mate and begin migrating north. Soon they’ll arrive in the U.S. searching for milkweed to lay their eggs.

Happy #WorldWildlifeDay! 🐘 🐅 🦒 🦏 Will you make a special gift to WWF today to celebrate the world’s amazing wildlife and help protect them? Make a difference for endangered species and threatened habitats with your donation today. Donate now: https://wwf.to/4rWGSnl. #WWD2026

Meet the hyacinth macaw, the world’s largest parrot. You can find it soaring across the Pantanal, Amazon, and Cerrado. Birdwatchers identify this rare bird by its apparent smile, cobalt blue plumage, and bright yellow trim around its eyes.

Did you know jaguars are strong swimmers? They’re dependent on healthy freshwater systems and access to large amounts of territory for survival. One of the ecosystems you can find these big cats is in the Pantanal.

Baby dugong sighting! A rare wildlife sighting of a calf swimming alongside its parents in Indonesia’s central Alor archipelago. Its presence indicates the success of several decades of community-led conservation efforts in these waters to protect and expand seagrass meadows.

Here’s a delightfully odd capybara fact for you: they eat their own poop! While it may sound strange, digesting their food a second time helps them absorb nutrients that weren’t fully absorbed the first time. You could call this nature’s ultimate recycling program.

We recently asked WWF staff from across the organization to reflect on the work highlights that made 2025 meaningful. WWF’s Sarah Davidson traveled to the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, and shares why it’s so important to people and nature.

Baby dugong sighting! A rare wildlife sighting of a calf swimming alongside its parents in Indonesia's central Alor archipelago. Its presence indicates the success of several decades of community-led conservation efforts in these waters to protect and expand seagrass meadows.

For humpback whales, love is a high-speed chase. Male whales gather in competitive groups, vying for the attention of a female humpback who leads the way. This harsh contest is a key part of a humpback’s annual cycle between their tropical breeding and polar feeding grounds, and back again.

The spring issue of World Wildlife magazine is out now! Travel across the United States through stories about restoring bison to their ancestral lands, addressing threats to the Rio Grande, and keeping America’s most eaten berry from going to waste. Read it now: https://wwf.to/4rgfikJ.

Saturday is Valentine’s Day, but it’s also World Bonobo Day, and there are many reasons to love bonobos! 🦍 Bonobos (along with chimpanzees) share 98.7% of their DNA with humans, making them our closest living relative. 🦍 Like humans, bonobos maintain relationships and settle conflicts.

Tuning into the big game on Sunday? In sports and in conservation, teamwork makes all the difference. From restoring forests to conserving wetlands and safeguarding wildlife species, we’re all working from the same playbook: protecting the natural systems that sustain us.

Did you know capybaras can be found in the Pantanal, the world’s largest wetland? These large rodents coexistent with more than 4,700 plant and animal species in one of the most biologically rich environments on the planet. #WorldWetlandsDay

We recently asked WWF staff from across the organization to reflect on the work highlights that made 2025 meaningful. WWF’s Madalen Howard shares her experience on visiting the sandhill crane migration in the Rio Grande Basin and its importance to freshwater ecosystems.

Songbirds, freshwater turtles, primates, and sharks are just some of the species we’re increasingly seeing in the illegal wildlife trade. However, policy makers and conservation organizations worldwide are working together to stop wildlife trafficking and protect the survival of endangered species.

Whales roam the world's oceans, communicating with complex and mysterious sounds. Their sheer size never fails to amaze us. Did you know blue whales can reach over 100 feet long and weigh up to 200 tons? That’s as much as 33 elephants!

Did you know that 75% of the infrastructure the world will use in 2050 hasn’t been built yet? That means the choices we make today—about roads, bridges, railways, & more—will shape the future of both human development and the natural world. Watch now: wwf.to/3YCCQne.

The sweeping Great Plains landscape in the heart of North America is home to thousands of species of plants and wildlife. Great herds of bison and pronghorn, flocks of birds, and swarms of monarch butterflies and dragonflies have historically migrated hundreds of miles across the plains.