WWF - World Wildlife Fund

Do you want to help animals in danger? WWF, the global environment network, works hard to protect pandas, tigers, rhinos and other endangered species. It is an international organisation with over five milion member. They need knowledgeable, talented people who’re passionate about engaging and inspiring others. People from all corners of the globe are helping WWF to build a future where humans live in harmony with nature.
Many animals are in danger because people hunt them or ruin their habitats. Sometimes, habitats are destroyed because people need the land for farming. Other times, we build towns and cities  where there was once countryside. WWF helps people to look after wild habitats. WWF helps them to organise ways to making a living that don`t damage the forests and countryside.

Every day, WWF works to protect our planet. WWF encourages governments, businesses and people to look after the Earth. If we all do this, we can help protect endangered animals and their habitats - and we can look after the planet for the next generation of children - our children!

 Pandas and the Logo of WWF

The symbol of WWF is the giant panda. The inspiration came from Chi-Chi: a giant panda that had arrived at the London Zoo in the year 1961, when WWF was being created. Aware of the need for a strong, recognisable symbol that would overcome all language barriers, WWF's founders agreed that the big, furry animal with her appealing, black-patched eyes would make an excellent logo.

Pandas are in danger. Today there are only about 1,000 pandas in the forests of China. They are killed by hunters because their fur is valuable. Sometimes pandas die because the areas they live in run out of bamboo.
WWF has worked with Chinese government for a long time and has helped to make 50 panda reserves, protecting more than 10,400km² and over 45% of remaining giant panda habitat. However, habitat destruction continues to pose a threat to the many pandas living outside these areas. Currently, only around 61% of the population, or about 980 pandas, are under protection in reserves.