We wanted to take a moment to reintroduce ourselves! Weāre WildAid. š We donāt just protect wildlife, we tackle the root cause of the threats they face.
We want to hear from you! What do YOU think makes WildAid unique from other conservation orgs?š
A reminder on #EndangeredSpeciesDay: this is their home, too.
Around the world, countless species are facing mounting threats driven by human activity. But just as our behavior can be the greatest threat to wildlife, it can also be the most powerful solution.
How do you take action to protect our wild neighbors? ā„ļøš
Clips 4 & 7: @mitalpatelphoto
Animals remove billions of tons of carbon dioxide from the planet every year. Through their natural behaviors, they can boost an ecosystemās carbon storage capacity by up to 250%.
Climate change and biodiversity loss arenāt separate issues. A healthy planet starts with thriving wildlife.
P.S. Our actions can fight climate change, too. Simple choices like planting native plants, washing laundry in cold water, eating more plant-based foods, and taking shorter showers can reduce your individual carbon footprint by hundreds of pounds each year. Every ounce of carbon saved matters.
Gabon, Africa is home to the worldās biggest nesting population of leatherback sea turtles, making the country a critical site for their conservation.
WildAid works closely with partners in Gabon to strengthen the ability of local communities and authorities to protect their coastal waters from destructive illegal fishing.
By helping protect critical marine habitats, these efforts support not only leatherback turtles, but also the countless fish, sharks, rays, and other marine species that depend on healthy and safe ocean ecosystems to survive.
You can help too by reducing consumption of single-use plastics, participating in beach cleanups, and supporting conservations orgs like WildAid.
Together, we can turn the tide for the extraordinary creatures we share out planet with. This is their home, too. ā¤ļø
Happy Motherās Day to all the planetās moms! Your love, support, and wisdom make this wild world a better place. Today and every day we celebrate you and all you do. šš
Fox clip: Open Planet / Bullhorn Pictures
Sea lion clip: Open Planet / Silverback Films
Happy 100th birthday, Sir David Attenborough!šæ
For a century, he has helped many of us to truly see the world and all of its incredible nature. The wonder of it. The fragility of it. The absolute necessity of protecting it.
His words have moved generations to care. And caring, as he reminds us, starts young.
Hereās to 100 years of one of natureās greatest storytellers and a voice that has never stopped reminding us of whatās at stake. š
#DavidAttenborough #NatureLover #Conservation #WildAid #RainforestAlliance
Around 200,000 pangolins are poached each year, fueled by the demand for their meat and scales. They are the most trafficked wild mammals in the world.
These shy, gentle animals belong in the wild, where they inhabit diverse habitats and play vital ecological roles.
The good news is this: recent data shows that wildlife traffickers may be losing interest in pangolin scales.
As demand for pangolin products begins to fall, particularly in China, trafficking networks are starting to collapse. Sellers are now left with stockpiles of scales they canāt move, forcing prices down and reducing the incentive to keep trafficking.
This shift is being driven by stronger law enforcement, major arrests and seizures, and changing consumer behavior.
While thereās still work to be done, this is a step toward a future where pangolins remain in the wild, where they belong.
Want to learn more about this recent shift? Tap the link in our bio.
Nature heals. šæš³āļø
Just 20 minutes outdoors can lower the stress hormone, cortisol, while time in green spaces improves attention, eases anxiety, and reduces symptoms of depression. It also boosts vitamin D, supporting your immune system and overall health.
When we protect nature, it protects us, too. #MentalHealthMonth
By clearing vegetation, maintaining grasslands, and playing a role in seed dispersal and germination, rhinos are critical in creating healthy ecosystems. š±
Sadly, these veritable groundskeepers have been pushed to the brink of extinction to fuel the demand for their horns ,which are believed to have medicinal use. However, primarily composed of keratin, like human hair and fingernails, rhino horn has no unique medicinal properties.
Since the beginning of the 20th century, the global wild rhino population has plummeted to fewer than 28,000 individuals.
In response, the @wildlifeprotectiontcm in collaboration with WildAid and Choice, launched āThe Practitionerās Dilemma.ā The campaign aims to debunk persistent myths that rhino horn can cure cancer, treat strokes, or soothe hangovers ā claims unsupported by both traditional and modern medicine. At the same time, the campaign encourages the use of herbal alternatives that are more effective, affordable, legal, and humane.
Tap the link in our bio to learn more!
@wildnetorg / Rhino Recovery Fund
Meet the ground pangolin, also known as Temminckās pangolin!
Ground pangolins roam the savannas and woodlands of eastern and southern Africa, where they use sharp claws to dig into termite mounds and ant nests. A single pangolin can consume tens of thousands of insects in one day, helping keep ecosystems balanced.
When threatened, they curl into a tight, armored ball. Itās an effective defense against natural predators, but tragically, it offers little protection from poachers.
Thatās why we work with partners across Africa and Asia to strengthen enforcement of laws protecting pangolins while also reducing demand for pangolin products.
You can help, too, by sharing their story. The more people who know about these remarkable animals, the better chance they have to survive. ššæ
Tigers once roamed across much of Asia. But demand for their parts in traditional medicine, combined with widespread habitat loss, caused tiger populations to fall from 100,000 a century ago to an estimated 3,200 in the late 2000s.
The bright spot is that traditional medicine is shifting. In recent years, traditional medicine practitioners from around the world united to form the Coalition for Wildlife Protection in TCM, an alliance that does not use endangered species in their practice. š
In addition to wildlife-free healing, this growing coalition is committed to identifying effective, plant-based alternatives to products like tiger bone.
Human behavior is one of the greatest threats to wildlife, but it can also be the most powerful solution. Changing our relationship with the natural world can restore wildlife and the ecosystems they sustain. šæ
š„ clip 4: Open Planet / Silverback Studios
Happy #EarthDay. šā„ļø
Today, we celebrate our beautiful, biodiverse planet and the millions of species we share it with.
While the threats facing the natural world are real, so is our ability to make a difference. From the food we eat to the things we buy, the collective impact of our decisions can either harm or heal our planet.
As we face a climate crisis that threatens a third of all species with extinction within our lifetimes, itās clear that the path we choose today shapes the legacy we leave for future generations.
The biggest opportunity for change on Earth is us.
