African forest elephants
Find out more about the African forest elephant, a newly classified and critically endangered elephant species that needs our help to survive.
See moreWhat 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.
African forest elephants
Find out more about the African forest elephant, a newly classified and critically endangered elephant species that needs our help to survive.
See moreAfrican bush elephants
Elephants are keystone species that play critical roles in their environment.
See moreAsian 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.
See morebirds of prey
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 5.5 metres in height.
See moregorillas
Gorillas are one of our closest cousins and one of the largest great apes. Find out more about gorillas, including their diet, habitat, and the threats they face.
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
Find out more about pangolins, the most trafficked mammals in the world, and how you can help protect them from extinction.
See morepolar bears
The polar bear is the largest and largest land carnivore in the world. Their numbers are fairly stable right now, but the Arctic ice is melting, and their futures are in our hands.
See morered pandas
Explore adorable red pandas: fascinating facts, behaviour, habitat, diet, and conservation. Learn more about the world of these endangered creatures.
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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