WWF's species successes

Location of Kuiburi National Park in the Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex

21 Dec 2007
Success in human elephant conflict resolution - Lessons from forestry management in Kuiburi National Park
Decade long conflicts between humans and elephants have been partly resolved at Kuiburi National Park in Thailand as a result of innovative strategies introduced into forest management practices.
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Newly discovered Borneo tree frog (<i>Rhacophorus gadingensis</I>).

19 Dec 2006
Scientists find dozens of new species in Borneo rainforests
At least 52 new species of animals and plants have been identified this past year on the island of Borneo, according to scientists. The discoveries, described in a report compiled by WWF, include 30 unique fish species, two tree frog species, 16 ginger species, three tree species and one large-leafed plant species.
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Pink river dolphin, Orinoco River, Colombia.

09 May 2006
First regional freshwater dolphin survey underway in South America
South American scientists are about to embark on an expedition through the rivers and watersheds of the Amazon and Orinoco Rivers to survey freshwater dolphins. » Read more

Humpback whales mate and give birth in the Bay of Málaga, Colombia.

29 Aug 2005
::: Whale Conservation :::
Two southern American countries join forces to conserve humpback whales
Panama and Colombia not only share a land border, but also one at sea. Find out more about humpback whale conservation in the Pacific Ocean. » Read more

Tiger and other skins confiscated at Heathrow Airport, UK.

22 Jul 2005
UK wildlife law closes loophole on illegal endangered species trade
WWF and Traffic International have helped close a loophole in British law that made it impossible for police officers to arrest people for selling illegal products made from the world’s most endangered species. » Read more

A leatherback turtle caught in a net. Sao Tome and Principe.

23 Jun 2005
Circle hooks help save sea turtles in Ecuador
Preliminary test results from 115 fishing vessels in Ecuador indicate the use of circle hooks can reduce the number of endangered sea turtles killed in long line fishing operations by as much as 90 per cent. » Read more

17 Jun 2005
Latest survey shows tiger numbers in Russia stable
Tiger numbers in Russia are stable, according to the results of a survey. Although the results are preliminary, conservationists say the news is a welcome relief as tiger numbers have decreased in other parts of Asia. » Read more

Steve Beverly, fisheries development officer, Secretariat for the Pacific Community, New Caledonia, won the Grand Prize for his entry addressing the problem of sea turtle bycatch.

21 Apr 2005
Winners of international competition to reduce marine bycatch announced
WWF's International Smart Gear Competition announced three new winning solutions to prevent the accidental maiming and killing of marine mammals, juvenile fish, and sea turtles that become ensnared by fishing nets and longlines. » Read more

Green turtles have long played a significant, symbolic role in traditional Indonesian Hindu rituals and ceremonies.

24 Feb 2005
Balinese priests end sea turtle offerings
Balinese priests have taken a stand to end sea turtle consumption in the name of tradition, as local religious leaders agree that for the time being, sacrificial practices involving sea turtles must end. » Read more

A loggerhead turtle (<i>Caretta caretta</i>) swimming in the Mediterranean Sea.

01 Nov 2004
WWF campaign for Mediterranean turtle protection brings EC to action
The European Commission has announced that Greece will be charged for failing to protect the world's largest nesting population of Mediterranean loggerhead turtles. » Read more

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