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Dolphins in Mekong River on Brink of Extinction, New Study Reveals

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:15:00 GMT

Urgent action needed to save critically endangered Irrawaddy dolphin

(PRWeb August 16, 2011)

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Melting Sea Ice Forcing Polar Bears to Swim Longer Distances, Linked to Increased Mortality of Cubs, Finds New Study

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:50:00 GMT

WWF: Study Represents the First Empirical Research to Find a Significant, Increasing Trend in Polar Bear Long-Distance Swimming; High-Resolution Photos and Video Available

(PRWeb July 19, 2011)

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Young Disney Stars Play for World Wildlife Fund

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:45:00 GMT

Donations will support wildlife conservation

(PRWeb June 23, 2011)

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Threatened Madagascar Reptiles and Amphibians Being Sold in Thailand

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:30:00 GMT

Thailand’s pet dealers are supplying large numbers of Madagascar’s most threatened reptiles and amphibians to local and international markets, despite unanswered questions over the legality of the imports, a new TRAFFIC report has found.

(PRWeb June 16, 2011)

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Mozambique’s Lake Niassa Declared Reserve and Ramsar Site

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Lake Niassa, has been officially declared a reserve by the Government of Mozambique today, protecting the species and natural habitats of one of the largest and the most bio-diverse, freshwater lakes in the world. Statement by World Wildlife Fund.

(PRWeb June 10, 2011)

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Stamping out Extinction: New Postage Stamp Benefits Vanishing Species

Wed, 11 May 2011 22:45:00 GMT

Proceeds from New Stamp Will Provide Much Needed Support to Wildlife Conservation Funds

(PRWeb May 11, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/5/prweb8418901.htm

Briefing with Republic of Congo Environment Minister to Discuss Upcoming Summit of World’s Three Largest Rainforest Regions -- Congo, Amazon and Mekong-Borneo

Wed, 11 May 2011 19:30:00 GMT

On May 12 at 11 am, His Excellency, Minister Henri DJOMBO, the Minister of Environment for the Republic of Congo, will hold a briefing on the May 31-June 3 summit in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo of the major rainforest regions in Africa, Latin America and Asia. This summit, hosted by the Republic of Congo, will bring together representatives of the world’s three major tropical rainforest regions: the Congo Basin in Central Africa, the Amazon Basin of South America and the Mekong-Borneo region in Southeast Asia.

(PRWeb May 11, 2011)

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WWF Releases Rare Footage of Sumatran Tiger Cubs Playing in Forest Threatened by Deforestation

Mon, 09 May 2011 00:05:00 GMT

WWF Urges Barito Pacific and APP to Halt Plans to Clear Forest

(PRWeb May 09, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/World_Wildlife_Fund/Tigers/prweb8398480.htm

New WTO Report Emphasizes Need for Strong Rules to Rein in Fisheries Subsidies

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:45:00 GMT

“This WTO report is a stark wake up call for anyone who cares about the future of our oceans and our fishing communities,” said WWF Senior Fellow David Schorr. “Governments have the power to stop using taxpayer money to promote fisheries depletion, so they need to act now to enact strong WTO rules to eliminate harmful fisheries subsidies.”

(PRWeb April 22, 2011)

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World Wildlife Fund Launches 50th Anniversary Photo Contest – Presented by CVS/pharmacy Photo

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:30:00 GMT

Three grand prize winners will receive a trip for two on the Classic Polar Bear Photo Adventure provided by tour operator Natural Habitat Adventures

(PRWeb April 22, 2011)

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Tigers Could Roam Once More in Central Asia

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:50:00 GMT

WWF applauds government of Kazakhstan on innovative effort to reintroduce tigers where they were previously extinct

(PRWeb April 13, 2011)

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Indian Government to Release New Tiger Population Numbers

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:45:00 GMT

India is Home to More Than Half of the World’s Remaining Wild Tigers

(PRWeb March 25, 2011)

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WWF Welcomes Decision to Suspend Oil Exploration in Virunga World Heritage Site

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 22:45:00 GMT

Africa’s Oldest National Park is Home to Endangered Gorillas, Elephants and Hippo

(PRWeb March 17, 2011)

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WWF Collaborates with Costco Wholesale to Assess Wild-Caught Fisheries and to Further Develop a Sustainable Sourcing Strategy

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:00:00 GMT

WWF will undertake assessments of ten of Costco’s wild-caught species and use that information to help develop sustainable sourcing strategies for the company’s seafood purchases that includes Marine Stewardship Council certification. WWF will also work closely with Costco to advise as to how the company and its suppliers can engage in select WWF fishery improvement projects.

(PRWeb March 16, 2011)

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Suspected Tiger Smuggler Arrested in Indonesia Following Two-Day Stakeout

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:50:00 GMT

Sumatran tigers are Critically Endangered, with as few as 400 left in the wild

(PRWeb March 14, 2011)

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WWF Announces 2011 International Smart Gear Design Competition to Reduce Fisheries Bycatch

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 05:05:00 GMT

Fisherman, Backyard Inventors and Students Encouraged to Submit Entries

(PRWeb March 01, 2011)

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Critically Endangered Javan Rhinos and Calves Captured on Video

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 02:15:00 GMT

With as Few as 40 Left on Earth, WWF Launches Campaign to Save One of the World’s Rarest Mammals

(PRWeb February 28, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/World_Wildlife_Fund/Javan_Rhinos/prweb8167044.htm

Environmental Protections Cut to the Bone in House Budget Proposal

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:10:00 GMT

Legislation Has the Potential to Devastate Conservation Efforts Both in the U.S. and Abroad and Ignores the Threat of Climate Change

(PRWeb February 19, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/2/prweb8151170.htm

WWF and TRAFFIC: Task Force Launched to Crack Down on Illegal Wildlife Trade in South Asia

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:40:00 GMT

Illegal trade in wildlife generates $10bn annually and ranks in top 5 most valuable global illicit markets according to new study

(PRWeb February 10, 2011)

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WWF: Tiger Numbers Could Triple if Large-Scale Landscapes are Protected - Protecting Core Breeding Sites and Developing Forest Corridors can Ensure Tiger Survival

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT

The tiger reserves of Asia could support more than 10,000 wild tigers – three times the current number – if they are managed as large-scale landscapes that allow for connectivity between core breeding sites, a new paper from some of the world’s leading conservation scientists finds.

(PRWeb January 25, 2011)

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WWF: Nepal Translocates First Wild Tiger to New Home

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 20:00:00 GMT

As few as 3,200 tigers estimated to remain in the wild

(PRWeb January 22, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/1/prweb8084984.htm

New Melt Record for Greenland Ice Sheet

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:00:00 GMT

High-Resolution Video, Photos Available Upon Request

(PRWeb January 20, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/1/prweb8081635.htm

Gabon Seizes Massive Cache of Ape Parts and Leopard Skins

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:55:00 GMT

Arrests Constitute Significant Victory in Fight Against Illegal Poaching and Trafficking

(PRWeb January 19, 2011)

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WWF: Oil Giant Plans New Platform Near Feeding Ground Of Critically Endangered Gray Whale

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:00:00 GMT

Platform’s construction could threaten future of sub-species

(PRWeb January 17, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/WWF/gray_whale/prweb8069990.htm

Rhino Poaching in South Africa Reaches All-Time High

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:10:00 GMT

Rhino Poaching Averages Nearly One Per Day in 2010; Continues Unabated in First Days of 2011

(PRWeb January 12, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/black-rhinos/rhino-poaching/prweb8062360.htm

Oil Spill Commission’s Findings Require Halt to Arctic Drilling, Says WWF

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:05:00 GMT

WWF now calls on President Obama and Secretary of the Interior Salazar to heed the recommendations of the Commission that the President established to review failures in the nation’s offshore leasing program. WWF believes no drilling should be allowed in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas until the data gaps and capacity challenges identified by the Commission are filled, the oil spill response gap has been closed, environmentally sound thresholds are set, and offshore oil and gas activities are considered in the context of a comprehensive plan for Arctic Seas.

(PRWeb January 11, 2011)

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WWF Helps Move Two Indian Rhinos to New Home in an Effort to Increase Population

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 23:30:00 GMT

Two female rhinos translocated to India’s Manas National Park as part of a plan to protect the vulnerable species

(PRWeb December 30, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/12/prweb8040731.htm

How Your Choice of Paper Can Help Tigers

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:30:00 GMT

A new investigation by WWF and other groups reveals that one of the world’s largest paper suppliers is still cutting down the rainforest on the Indonesian island of Sumatra – even though the company claims to have stopped doing so.

(PRWeb December 24, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/12/prweb8036920.htm

Dramatic Increase in Population of Critically Endangered Mountain Gorillas Confirmed by Census

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:14:27 GMT

Numbers Continue to Grow Despite Ongoing Conflict and Deforestation

(PRWeb December 07, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/12/prweb4875204.htm

Rebecca Girvin-Argon Named WWF SVP for Development

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:48:25 GMT

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) today announced that Rebecca Girvin-Argon has been named senior vice president of development and will lead all of WWF’s fundraising efforts.

(PRWeb December 07, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/12/prweb4873304.htm

US Government Proposes Listing Bearded, Ringed Seals as Threatened Species

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 01:53:42 GMT

WWF: NOAA’s Recommendation for ESA Protection Highlights Impacts of Climate Change on Species, Urgency of Global Climate Talks in Cancun

(PRWeb December 04, 2010)

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Process of Creating Global Standards for Responsible Shrimp Aquaculture Enters Final Stage

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:58:53 GMT

The final step in the process of creating global standards for shrimp farming began today, when the Shrimp Aquaculture Dialogue (ShAD) kicked off the last public comment period for the draft standards.

(PRWeb December 01, 2010)

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President Felipe Calderón Joins CEOs at COP16 to Drive Climate Protection

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 19:34:03 GMT

The gathering will showcase the depth and breadth of business commitment to action against climate change and outline what businesses are already doing and how governmental leadership and civil society collaboration can help to accelerate and scale impact.

(PRWeb November 26, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/11/prweb4835474.htm

Historic Tiger Summit Closes With Plans to Secure More Financial Backing

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:38:05 GMT

The historic International Tiger Conservation Forum ended today with significant plans to discuss further financing options for the Global Tiger Recovery Program approved at the meeting, kick-starting new efforts to double the number of wild tigers.

(PRWeb November 24, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/11/prweb4831214.htm

Tigers Thrown a Lifeline as World Leaders Endorse Funding and Recovery Plan

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:00:52 GMT

U.S. Government, World Bank, GEF, Leonardo DiCaprio and World Wildlife Fund Among Those Making Major Financial Commitments

(PRWeb November 23, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/WWF/Tigers/prweb4827294.htm

The Leonardo Dicaprio Fund At CCF Commits $1 Million to WWF TO Save Tigers Now

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:05:00 GMT

DiCaprio to attend historic tiger summit this week to foster support for critical conservation efforts.

(PRWeb November 22, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/11/prweb4824884.htm

Russia Summit Could Be Historic Turning Point For Tigers, World Wildlife Fund Says

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 06:50:00 GMT

Urgent Action Backed by Manpower and Funding Crucial for Survival of World’s Remaining Wild Tigers

(PRWeb November 21, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/World_Wildlife_Fund/Tiger_Conservation_Forum/prweb4817684.htm

The American Red Cross and World Wildlife Fund Launch Green Recovery and Reconstruction Toolkit for Disaster Recovery

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 19:07:26 GMT

An innovative training program and toolkit launched today by World Wildlife Fund and the American Red Cross will provide field staff in humanitarian aid organizations, governments and conservation agencies with the resources to help ensure that disaster recovery and reconstruction efforts not only protect communities from future disasters but also are environmentally sustainable.

(PRWeb November 19, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/reconstruction/green_recovery/prweb4814554.htm

Myanmar Border Markets Act as Deadly Trade Gateway for Tigers

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Black markets along Myanmar, Thailand and China’s shared borders play a crucial role in facilitating the deadly illicit trade in tigers and other endangered species, according to a new World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and TRAFFIC report in the lead up to the Global Tiger Forum taking place next week in St. Petersburg, Russia.

(PRWeb November 19, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/11/prweb4812534.htm

Tiger Summit Gets Support from Senator John Kerry and Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:01:00 GMT

Congressional Resolutions Support Plan to Double Wild Tiger Numbers by 2022

(PRWeb November 18, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/wild_tigers/tiger_summit/prweb4805904.htm