Hi Everyone!

Today, we are going to learn about the World Wide Fund for Nature also known as the World Wide Fund.

Mama did research, on the Internet, to find out what the WWF is all about. This what she found.The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international non-governmental organization for the conservation, research and restoration of the environment, formerly named the World Wildlife Fund, which remains its official name in the United States and Canada. It is the world’s largest independent conservation organization with over 5 million supporters worldwide, working in more than 90 countries, supporting 100 conservation and environmental projects around the world. It is a charity, with approximately 9% of its funding coming from voluntary donations by private individuals and businesses.

The group says its mission is “to halt and reverse the destruction of our environment.” Currently, much of its work focuses on the conservation of three areas that contain most of the world’s biodiversity: forests, freshwater ecosystems, and oceans and coasts. Among other issues, it is also concerned with endangered species, pollution and climate change. The organization runs more than 20 field projects worldwide in any given year.

 The organization was formed as a charitable trust on 11 September 1961, in Morges, Switzerland, under the name World Wildlife Fund. It was an initiative of Julian Huxley and Max Nicholson. In its deed of foundation, the organization stated its original mission to be the “conservation of world fauna, flora, forests, landscape, water, soils and other natural resources by the management of land, research and investigation, and publicity, coordination of efforts, cooperation with other interested parties and all other appropriate means.”

In the last few years, the organization set up offices and operations around the world. The initial focus of its activities was the protection of endangered species. As more resources became available, its operations expanded into other areas such as the preservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of natural resources, and the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.

 In 1986, the organization changed its name to World Wide Fund for Nature, retaining the WWF initials, to better reflect the scope of its activities. However, it continues to operate under the original name in the United States and Canada.

I know that this is difficult to read but my Mama read it to me and explained it. Have your parents read and explain it to you because it is important for all of us to know. Most importantly, we children need to know about this so we can learn to protect our world as we grow up.

Mama is providing a video player to view some important WWF videos. Please, watch them with your parents so they can help you understand.

There is a very active chapter of WWF in the Philippines. When you “click” on the logo on the left side of this website,you will be taken to their website. There you will be able to learn more. Our family supports the WWF Philippines and your family should too.

Tomorrow, we will learn about another organization, in the Philippines, that supports wildlife conservation.

See you tomorrow!

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Hi Everyone!

Today, Mama and I spent more time on the Internet learning about the vanishing wildlife problem.

We found that a species is endangered when it is threatened with extinction. Since time began, countless species have gone extinct from natural processes. The extinction of dinosaurs is the best known example. If extinction is a natural process, why should we make an effort to save endangered species? Because we can no longer attribute the accelerating extinction of plants and animals to natural causes. Today most species of plants and animals become extinct because of habitat destruction (loss of living space to development or pollution), introduction of non-native organisms, and direct killing (over-harvesting, poisoning).

Here are some ways we can help all wildlife:

Support zoos, animal reserves, and organizations that help animals. Volunteer your money, time and ideas.

Avoid buying any products made from endangered animals.

Learn all about endangered animals and share this information with everyone.

Put out food and water for birds, especially in winter or stormy periods (short period of time).

Find out about your local conservation groups that work to protect animals. Ask how you can help them.  

Do not disturb the natural environment of wiildlife. Do not feed wildlife as they will become dependent on human feeding.

Don’t pollute your environment especially streams, lakes, and the oceans.

Mama says that we are all responsible for saving the world’s wildlife. We must each do our part no matter how small…it all adds up.

Mama found a real nice coloring book from the United States Environmental Protection Agency. It tells more about this subject and has nice pictures to color. Download the PDF file and print the pages so you can color them. Ask your parents to download it for you at this link: EPA Coloring Book 

 Tomorrow, we will start talking about the major wildlife protection organizations. See you then!

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