WWF - Summer learning Journey

 Hello,

As part of the Summer learning Journey challenge, Megan said we have to get 40 points. I got 4 for my Hippocampus, and this one gives me 10 :))

The WWF, or World Wildfire Fund, is a company trying to save endangered animals. I have research two of the animals they are protecting and how they are helping out.

Freshwater Seals

What are they ?

Freshwater Seals are one of the most endangered animals in the word with only 300 individuals left. They give birth to their children in snowbanks, though if they're aren't any, their young are born on the ice with no protection from predators, cold and humans. If they are born on the open ice, half of the pups could die. The reason this is such a problem is Climate Change. Because of it, the snow and ice is melting, giving the Freshwater Seal pups less and less chances of survival.

So what are the WWF doing to help ?

The World Wildfire Fund build snowbanks for the seals to give birth in, insuring the population of Freshwater Seals will grow.

Malayan Tigers

The Video on what the WWF are doing to help Malayan Tigers was blocked, however I researched nonetheless.

What are Malayan Tigers ?

Malayan Tigers are a species of Tiger living in Malasia. Their population is less than 200 and they are considered critically endangered. Their weight is 100-300kgs, their length is 1.183 to 3 meters, and they live in Tropical rainforests, evergreen forests, temperate forests, mangrove swamps, grasslands, and savannas.

Why are they endangered ?

Their home is rapidly decreasing. Tigers have lost an estimated 95% of their historical range. Their habitat being lost for roads and agriculture, increasing the risk of poaching and shattering their futures.

Loss of Prey. Less prey means less predators, in this case as a massive scale. The competition for food forces them to leave protected areas in search of food and water to establish territories, often resulting in Human-Wildlife conflict.

Poaching and illegal wildlife trade. Poaching is the worst threat to tiger populations. There has been a sudden increase in snares. From 2016-2018, a total of 685 snares were discovered by the WWF in Malaysia alone.

What are the WWF doing to help ?

Many people around the world are donating money for many causes to help Malayan Tigers. The money is spent 83% of on program expenses, 11% on fundraising, and 6% on finance and administration.