As our modern society gets more resource-intensive, natural spaces are shrinking and wildlife numbers are declining. Our 2024 Living Planet Report shows the average size of wildlife …

9. They have a varied diet. Orcas feed on a wide variety of prey, from marine mammals and fish, to seabirds and marine turtles. Adult orcas eat around 3-4% of their body weight in food each …

1. The Amazon rainforest covers an enormous 6.7 million square kilometres. Spanning 8 countries and one overseas territory in South America and representing an area twice the size …

4. A Koala is the only surviving member of its family. There is only one species of Koala in the world. It is the only extant member of the family Phascolarctidae, whose closest living relatives …

1. There are 8 recognised subspecies of the Arctic fox. The Arctic fox numbers are believed to be at least several hundred thousand in the wild, which are stable and of least concern at present.

5. Scientists can extract polar bear DNA from just their footprints. This project, which has been several years in the making by WWF and MIX Research focuses on sampling polar bear …

1. They are pretty widespread and sociable. There are 17 species of hedgehog and they are found in Europe, Africa and Asia. In the UK they can live in a variety of habitats including …

Success Story Global wild tiger numbers increase for first time in conservation history Thanks to the collective efforts by governments and organisations, and the brilliant help of our passionate …

1. Dolphins can be found all over the world and in different environments. There are 36 species of marine dolphins - living in nearly all aquatic environments, including oceans, coastal, estuarine …

We’re WWF, the leading global environmental charity, and we’re bringing our world back to life. With nature in freefall, we’re urgently tackling the underlying causes that are driving the …