African bush elephants
Elephants are keystone species that play critical roles in their environment.
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What makes IFAW different from the rest? We believe individual animals matter in conservation. Our experts work with local communities and people just like you to rescue individual animals, conserve at-risk species, and safeguard natural habitats. Together, we’re building a better future for animals. One where they can thrive and coexist alongside humans.
Asian elephants
Read the most interesting facts about Asian elephants, including where they live, what they eat, why they are endangered, and what IFAW is doing to help.
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Hawks, owls, eagles, vultures and falcons are all types of birds of prey.
See morecats and dogs
Cats and dogs are two of the most universally recognized animals in the world.
See moredolphins
Dolphins and porpoises are social, intelligent, charismatic marine mammals that live in tight-knit, family groups called pods.
See moregiraffes
Towering above the grasslands of Africa, giraffes are the tallest land mammal in existence, sometimes exceeding 18 feet in height.
See moreIndian rhinos
The Indian rhino, otherwise known as the greater one-horned rhino, is easily identifiable by its single horn – which is only present in adult rhinos.
See morejaguars
Jaguars are beautiful and elusive animals that roam Central and South America - but their habitat is threatened. Find out more about helping these big cats.
See morekoalas
Koalas are an ambassador species for other native wildlife as they help people learn about the issues impacting animals and their homes.
See moreNorth Atlantic right whales
Read our top facts about North Atlantic right whales, including where they live, how long they live, how many are left, and what IFAW is doing to help them.
See morepangolins
Covered in an armor of scales and sporting a tongue that reaches over 40 cm long, the pangolin is one of the most unusual-looking mammals in the animal kingdom.
See moresea turtles
For more than 100 million years, sea turtles have nurtured the oceans and coastal lands.
See moreseals
As one of the keystone species in marine ecosystems, seals help maintain a balance in the food web.
See moresharks
Discover the most interesting facts about sharks, including where they live, what they eat, how they sleep, if they have bones, and how to protect them.
See moresnow leopards
Snow leopards survive in the harshest conditions on Earth, but they’re vulnerable to man-made threats. Here are some interesting facts about these large cats.
See moretigers
As apex predators, tigers play an important role in maintaining a balanced food web in their ecosystems.
See morewhales
Whales play an important role in regulating ocean ecosystems.
See morewolves
Despite their fairytale-inspired reputation as “big, bad” villains, wolves rarely interact with people.
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