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 moreAt IFAW, we believe every individual animal matters, and so do populations, species, and their ecosystems. Learn more about the diverse species that live across the globe, the threats they face, and how you can help.
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 savannah elephants
Find out more about African savannah elephants (also known as African bush elephants), including what IFAW is doing to protect these endangered animals.
See moreAfrican wild dogs
African wild dogs are a rare sight and a truly unique animal. Learn more about them and the threats they face from habitat fragmentation.
See moreAmur leopards
Amur leopards are a subspecies of leopards that have adapted to live in the forests and mountains of eastern Russia and northern China.
See moreApes
Learn more about the different types of apes, including the great apes and lesser apes, as well as the urgent threats they face and how you can help them.
See moreArctic foxes
Learn about this fascinating species of fox that has perfectly adapted itself to the icy climate of the Arctic tundra.
See moreArctic wolves
Arctic wolves are a subspecies of grey wolves that roam the Arctic's frozen landscape.
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 moreBats
Bats are one of the largest groups of mammals on the planet, with around 1,300 recognised species.
See moreBelugas
Also known as the white whale, the pearly colour of the beluga makes it stand out among other whales.
See moreBig cats
Big cats–lions, tigers, leopards, & jaguars–are all under threat. Read our favourite big cat facts and discover what you can do to help these apex predators
See moreBirds of prey
With over 560 species to monitor, protecting birds of prey is a difficult job. Discover more about these apex predators & why we need to help protect them.
See moreBlack bears
American black bears are large mammals found in North America.
See moreBlack rhinos
Targeted for their two horns, black rhinos are critically endangered animals, threatened by poaching and illegal trade. Here’s how you can help save them.
See moreBlue whales
Blue whales only face one threat: humans. Learn more about their habitat, diet, behaviour, and what we can do to save these majestic marine animals.
See moreBonobos
Bonobos are great apes that live in the lowland rainforest in The Democratic Republic of the Congo. Find out more about their diet, behaviour, and conservation.
See moreBowhead whales
Learn everything there is to know about bowhead whales, including where they live, what they eat, and the threats they face in today’s world.
See moreBrown bears
Brown bears are one of the largest land carnivores in the world.
See moreBull sharks
Here’s your complete guide to bull sharks, including where they live, what they eat, and what’s threatening the species’ survival.
See moreCaribou
Caribou, also known as reindeer, are animals from the cervidae or deer family.
See moreCats and dogs
Cats and dogs are two of the most universally recognized animals in the world.
See moreCheetahs
Cheetahs are the fastest mammal on earth but they’re on the brink of extinction. Here’s everything you need to know about this beautiful animal.
See moreChimpanzees
Chimpanzees, also known as just chimps, are highly social animals that live in groups with dozens of other chimpanzees.
See moreDesert tortoises
Discover key facts about desert tortoises, including their habitat, lifespan, threats, current status, and what conservation efforts are in place.
See moreDolphins
Dolphins and porpoises are social, intelligent, charismatic marine mammals that live in tight-knit, family groups called pods.
See moreDugongs
Meet the sea cows that inhabit coastal waters and learn why dugong conservation is more important than ever.
See moreGiant pandas
Find out more about the famous black and white giant pandas, including what they eat, where they live, why they’re still endangered, and what threats they face.
See moreGibbons
Are you interested in learning more about gibbons and the status of their populations? Learn everything you need to know here.
See moreGiraffes
Towering above the grasslands of Africa, giraffes are the tallest land mammal in existence, sometimes exceeding 18 feet 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 moreGreat white sharks
Found in every ocean in the world, great white sharks are the largest predatory fish on Earth and sit at the top of their food chain. Read on to find out more.
See moreHippopotamuses
The hippopotamus is an amphibious mammal found in the heart of Africa’s wetlands.
See moreIndian rhinos
The Indian rhinoceros, also known as the greater one-horned rhino, is the largest rhino species on Earth.
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 moreJavan rhinos
Javan rhinos are one of the rarest large mammals on Earth. Learn about their habitat, diet, conservation status, and the threats they face in the wild.
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 moreLeatherback turtles
Discover the life of leatherback sea turtles, including their lifespan, diets, and habits.
See moreLions
Lions are big cats primarily found in sub-Saharan Africa. They inhabit various ecosystems, including savannahs, grasslands, open woodlands, and scrublands.
See moreLynx
Lynx are medium-sized wildcats that live closer to you than you might think, in dense forests across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
See moreMountain gorillas
Mountain gorillas are one of the largest and strongest living primates. However, these social, peaceful, and mostly vegetarian creatures are gentle giants.
See moreNarwhals
Narwhals are famous for their long horns, but did you know that horn is actually a tooth? Here’s everything you need to know about narwhals, the unicorns of the sea.
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 moreOrangutans
Fascinating, intelligent, and incredibly agile, orangutans are one of the most unique species on our planet.
See moreOstriches
As the largest and fastest-running birds in the world, ostriches are fascinating creatures. Learn about how they live and help their ecosystem.
See morePangolins
Find out more about pangolins, the most trafficked mammals in the world, and how you can help protect them from extinction.
See morePenguins
From the iconic emperor penguin to the tiny fairy penguin, read everything you need to know about the world's favourite flightless birds.
See morePoison dart frogs
Poison dart frogs, also known as poison arrow frogs, are small, brightly coloured amphibians found in Central and South America.
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 morePrairie dogs
Prairie dogs are cute animals, but they face many threats in their natural habitats. Learn interesting facts about them here.
See moreRed pandas
Explore adorable red pandas: fascinating facts, behaviour, habitat, diet, and conservation. Learn more about the world of these endangered creatures.
See moreRhinos
Rhinos are one of the most endangered animals in the world. Find out more about the issues they face and what you can do to help.
See moreSea lions
What’s the difference between a sea lion and a seal? Read the most interesting sea lion facts, including what they eat, where they live, and what threats they face.
See moreSea turtles
Sea turtles are important for the health of marine habitats. Find out more about the seven species of sea turtles, the threats they face, and how you can help.
See moreSeals
Seals live on every continent on Earth. While many species spend most of their time in the water, they also live partially on land.
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 moreSloths
Best known for their super slow movements and cute but creepy faces, sloths are a unique kind of mammal exclusive to Southern and Central America.
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 moreSpider monkeys
Spider monkeys predominantly live in tropical rainforests of Central and South America, stretching from Mexico to Bolivia.
See moreTigers
As apex predators, tigers play an important role in maintaining a balanced food web in their ecosystems.
See moreTigers
As apex predators, tigers play an important role in maintaining a balanced food web in their ecosystems.
See moreVaquitas
Learn about vaquitas, the world’s most endangered sea mammal. Learn about where they live, what they eat, and what’s causing their critical endangerment.
See moreWhale sharks
Whale sharks are the largest fish in the world, but they’re unfortunately endangered and face a range of urgent threats. Learn what you can do to help.
See moreWhales
From amazing whale facts to threats to whale survival, and conservation efforts, discover everything there is to know about the incredible whale species.
See moreWhite tigers
White tigers only exist today because they are bred in captivity, a cruel enterprise.
See moreWolves
Despite their fairytale-inspired reputation as “big, bad” villains, wolves rarely interact with people.
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