- THE INTERNATIONAL RHINO FUND (IRF)
Endangered Animals Rhino
Who are they:
The International Rhino Fund have been funding and operating rhino conservation programs for the last 25 years to ensure the survival of rhinos. Their major operations are in Africa and Asia, where most of the rhino species live. They have their horns in to stop poachers!
Which endangered animals do they protect:
They protect all five rhino species that fall victim to poaching:
• Sumatran rhinos
• Javan rhinos
• Greater One-Horned rhino
• Black rhino
• White Rhino
How can I support this organisation:
The ISF has an online shop where you can buy anything from jewellery, funky rhino printed hoodies, or cute rhino printed baby onesies. All the money raised go towards rhino conservation and you can join their social media #TeamRhino
- THE WORLD WILDLIFE FUND (WWF)
Endangered Animals Marine Turtles
Who are they:
The WWF is probably the most well-known conservation organisation and doesn’t need much of an introduction. They have been fighting for wildlife conservation for various decades and their efforts have not been in vain – they have made a huge difference to our natural world both on land and in the ocean.
Which endangered animals do they protect:
The WWF supports any animals that need protecting and their efforts stretch wide and far – from the freezing Antarctic to the sunny skies of Mexico or the lush bushveld of Africa. Some of the animals they help protect are:
• Tigers
• Orangutans
• Marine Turtles
• Rhinos
• Chimpanzees
• Elephants
• Leopards
• Dolphins
• Gorillas
• Whales
What is their vision:
“WWF fights to secure a future for animals on the planet we all share. We envision, create, test and deliver solutions for a crowded planet.”
- PROJECT AWARE FOUNDATION
Endangered Animals Sharks
Who are they:
The Project AWARE Foundation is focused on scuba dive-based marine conservation in our world’s oceans. They have been supporting and operating ocean conservation projects for over two decades.
Which endangered animals do they protect:
Their two major projects are focused on:
• Sharks in Peril: Providing support to sharks who are in serious danger.
• Diving against Debris: Although this project is not directly focused on a specific animal, its results benefit all marine animals – who doesn’t want a pollution-free ocean?!
How can I join the movement:
Whether you’re a diver already, or just passionate about marine conservation, you can join the Project AWARE movement. They have an online environmental community working together for ocean protection.
- THE JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE
Endangered Animals Chimpanzee
Who are they:
The Jane Goodall Institute is a global, non-profit organisation focused around community-centered conservation efforts. The organisation was founded by Dr Jane Goodall, a primatologist, ethologist and anthropologist, who was passionate about people, animals and our natural world.
Which endangered animals do they protect:
To date, The Jane Goodall Institute has supported:
• Over 1490k acres of habitat.
• Over 5000 chimpanzees and gorillas.
• About 130 communities.
What is their mission:
“The Jane Goodall Institute promotes understanding and protection of great apes and their habitat and builds on the legacy of Dr Jane Goodall, our founder, to inspire individual action by young people of all ages to help animals, other people and to protect the world we all share.”
- PANTHERA
Endangered Animals Cheetah
Who are they:
Panthera is a wildlife conservation organisation exclusively devoted to protecting our world’s 38 wildcat species. By protecting these big guys, we support the health and survival of plants, others animals, and even humans.
Which endangered animals do they protect:
Their main projects help to protect the most endangered wild cat species:
• Tigers
• Lions
• Jaguars
• Snow Leopards
• Pumas
• Cheetahs
How can I make a difference to this organisation:
By donating to Panthera and supporting conservation projects you help them decrease the killing of wild cats around the world. Give to today, to ensure the wildcats’ tomorrow!