WWF conserves our planet, habitats, & species like the Panda
WWF is dedicated to conserving our planet, habitats, and species like the Panda and Tiger through various initiatives.
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.
About the panda - WWF
The panda is not special just because it is one of the most well known and charismatic animals on earth. It is also a very peculiar species, with many unique and remarkable characteristics.
Facts about the Giant Panda - WWF
Facts about WWF's most symbolic flagship species - the Giant Panda
Habitat: the land of the panda - WWF
The giant panda was once widespread throughout southern and eastern China, as well as neighbouring Myanmar and northern Vietnam. But due to expanding human populations and development, the species is now restricted to around 20 isolated patches of bamboo forest in six mountain ranges in China's ...
Giant panda | WWF
Giant panda numbers are slowly increasing, but the rare bear is not out of the woods yet. Traditional threats to pandas such as poaching appear to be declining, but large-scale disturbances including
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 planet’s vanishing biodiversity.
One Health and conservation | WWF
The relationship between environmental, animal, and human health is complex. Developing an effective, integrated approach to addressing the underlying challenges requires a wide range of strategies and interventions.
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 approach | WWF
Read WWF’s report, Toward a healthy planet: Implementing a One Health approach to conservation, addressing the drivers of infectious disease through One Health interventions that recognize the interconnections between human, animal, and environmental health. What is One Health, and why does it matter? One Health is an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and ...