WWF conserves our planet, habitats, & species like the Panda
Our Ambition. The world has changed. Wildlife has halved in less than a generation. Natural habitats are being put under increasing pressure. And climate change is leading us into uncharted territory.
Giant panda | WWF
The giant panda is perhaps the most powerful symbol in the world when it comes to species conservation. Adored around the world, the distinctive black and white animal is a national treasure in China and has been the symbol of WWF since its formation in 1961.
Threats | WWF
The panda's mountainous forests continue to be degraded by people harvesting bamboo, gathering firewood and collecting medicinal herbs. The Minshan Mountains alone contain over 5,000 plant species: 75% of which are used in traditional Chinese medicine.
WWF conserves our planet, habitats, & species like the Panda
2024年10月25日 · We know that one organisation alone can’t affect the change we need. That’s why we rely on partnerships and our supporters. The changes we want to see in the world can only come about through the efforts of many people - together possible.
History of panda conservation | WWF
The inspiration for our logo came from Chi-Chi: a giant panda that arrived at London Zoo in 1961 - the same year that WWF was created. Aware of the need for a recognisable symbol that would overcome all language barriers, WWF's founders agreed that the big, furry bear with her distinctive black and white coat would make a great logo.
The future of panda conservation - WWF
The panda can and will endure as a symbol of our environment and a wonder of evolution. To protect this luminous fragment of life we must monitor its fate with vigilance, compassion, wisdom, and loyalty, with a commitment measured in terms not of decades but of centuries.
History of the Giant Panda - WWF
History of the Giant Panda 11 March 1869 A hunter brings a panda skin to the French Jesuit, Armand David 13 April 1929 The Roosevelt brothers become the first foreigners to shoot a panda 1936 Ruth Harkness captures an infant panda and takes it to the USA, evoking universal sympathy for the plight of the panda and creating the ‘panda cult’ 1936-46 14 pandas are …
Giant panda no longer 'endangered' but iconic species still at risk
In a welcome piece of good news for the world’s threatened wildlife, the giant panda has just been downgraded from ‘Endangered’ to ‘Vulnerable’ on the global list of species at risk of extinction, demonstrating how an integrated approach can help save our …
WWF’s Living Planet Report reveals a devastating 69% drop in …
2022年10月13日 · Tropical regions face wildlife populations plummeting at a staggering rate Freshwater species populations have suffered an 83% fall The report’s Living Planet Index shows that there is no time to lose in securing a nature-positive society GLAND, (13 October 2022) - Monitored wildlif
Team panda | WWF
What do pandas eat ? The simple answers is: bamboo. Pandas must eat 12-38kg every day to meet their energy needs. A panda's daily diet consists almost entirely of the leaves, stems and shoots of various bamboo species.