WWF. Live Tiger Found in Luggage
In this Issue: Live Tiger Found in Luggage | Walruses Crowd Ashore | Create a Panda
Page | Make Noise for Rhinos Day
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CONSERVATION RESULTS
Live Tiger Found in Luggage
A two-month-old tiger cub was rescued by Bangkok airport officials in August after being
found sedated and hidden with a stuffed tiger toy in a woman's luggage. The cub, which
might not have survived the intended trip to Iran, was transferred to a
rehabilitation center. Tiger populations in Thailand and throughout Asia are critically
threatened by poaching and trading done to meet the international demand for tiger parts,
live tigers and tiger products. Read the full story.
http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=Bonz6F856tkMHJkTPOMubA..
More on Tigers and Wildlife Trade:
* Wildlife Trade: Alarming facts and what we're doing
http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=Ing6gNWp6b_9yeD8VGnMrg..
* Fighting illegal trade with TRAFFIC
http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=BKRBcc82AUsTJ9U5qEM66w..
* Strategies for ensuring the future of tigers
http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=pVwbYtJO1P3DR2Q41xlo2Q..
Walruses Crowd Ashore
Driven by rising atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases, warming in the Arctic is
causing a long-term decline in summer sea-ice cover. Over the last 30 years, the ice has
retreated at a rate of 11.2 percent per decade. This ice loss affects Arctic wildlife,
including walruses that depend on sea ice for access to offshore feeding grounds. As the
ice recedes into deep water with less available food, walruses are forced ashore in
higher concentrations that are potentially dangerous, especially to young pups. See more
photos and facts about how shrinking sea ice impacts Arctic wildlife.
http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=trLWC1WGtPFxZM73eBvLrQ..
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September Photo Caption Contest
You have a chance to win bragging rights! Enter the WWF Photo Caption Contest, and your
creative caption could be featured in next month's e-newsletter.
"Here's looking at you, Squid."
Lauren D., Phoenix, AZ
August's Caption Contest Winner
Baby giraffe peeking out from behind a tree
Submit your clever caption for this photo!
http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=ymPXxaOpSrpbBbwKrXWOiQ..
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Create your own Panda Page
Looking for a fun and easy way to make a difference for our planet? Create a personal
webpage and help WWF raise funds to protect endangered species and their habitats! Use
your page to honor a birthday, wedding or even a favorite species--then ask friends and
family to help you meet your fundraising goal. Start my Panda Page now!
http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=hzfTu4CgN9LOM0p9PKWxpw..
Make Noise for Rhinos Day: Sept. 22
Every other day Africa loses a rhino to poaching. Fueled by demand for rhino horn in
Asia, poaching has increased dramatically over the last year-and-a-half. In fact, over
600 rhinos were poached across the African continent in the last five years. On September
22, we invite you to dust off your World Cup vuvuzelas and let out a
mighty sound as a symbolic call for immediate action to stop rhino poaching through
strengthened law enforcement and strict legal penalties. No vuvuzela? There are three
other ways to help too.
http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=IFHNoZn-ZqT9g3hUtHiqfQ..
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FEATURED VIDEOS
Working for the ecological integrity of the Mesoamerican Reef
http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=UWpg1yD-PT6u7P8b_TYg5g..
Counting river dolphins on the Amazon's Putumayo River
http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=Me08pU3jhPqP3TDMJqsHhg..
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WWF TRAVEL
2011 Schedule Now Available
Snorkeling with whale sharks in the Coral Triangle. Trekking through Madagascar's
lemur-filled forests. Voyaging deep into the heart of the Amazon. These are just a few of
the tours that WWF is offering to its members in 2011. Visit WWF Travel's website for the
complete lineup of trips. And remember, when you travel with WWF, you are supporting our
conservation work around the world.
http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=OjcMMCv7rc4AWu3rBK1MDQ..
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E-CARD OF THE MONTH
Last week was World Water Week. Celebrate this treasured natural resource by sending your
friends this inspirational e-card about water.
http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=6uRfFphe5orhTNVfzU_Qqg..
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Bank of America
Apply for a WWF Visa Signature© credit card, and Bank of America will contribute $100 to
WWF for each new qualifying WWF account.* Get more information.
http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=gwskBfAIKiiU92TnpDltKg..
* See application for details.
SeaWorld Guests Help WWF Protect the Arctic
Until December 31, 2010, through the new "SeaWorld Cares" program, U.S.
residents who purchase a single-day, full-price adult ticket online for any of the three
SeaWorld parks--in Orlando, San Diego or San Antonio--can receive a discounted child
ticket* for $5 and choose to have that $5 donated entirely to WWF. Since the program
launched in April, more than $150,000 has been pledged to WWF to help fund our efforts in
the Arctic, from combatting climate change to protecting the polar bear and other Arctic
species. For more information, visit seaworldcares.com.
http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=RfhXgyKUAsSI2RK6Tq0F8Q..
* Child ticket ages 12 and under.
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2010 YEAR OF THE TIGER
A Reason to Celebrate
http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=38u3YtaNhkn-DIWxbBuP3g..
Continue to Show Your Support for Tigers
http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=JbH5FK0ubLcS1jsx7PhSgA..
Text TIGERS to 20222 to donate $10 to WWF
http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=k_paGGgBXD2cGmvDpnUWYQ..
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WALLPAPER OF THE MONTH
Prairie Dog Wallpaper
Last month, six new prairie dog colonies were established in the core ferret recovery
area in Wyoming and over 500 prairie dogs were spared from death by poison. Read how this
benefits both prairie dogs and black-footed ferrets and then download this prairie dog
wallpaper for your computer.
Story: http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=SoBYMk4pp45myrCPwbMxzA..
Wallpaper: http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=AWGlGEIfqeFdAwIDwSBy5w..
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SUPPORT WWF
Halloween Adoption
Autumn is here, which means that our special "Trick or Treat" gift bags are
too--they're free with your $50 or $100 donation. Symbolically adopt this gray wolf--or
one of 100 other species--in support of WWF's global conservation work. Choose your
favorite species, and request that it be delivered in the "Trick or Treat" gift
bag.
http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=MbKZlbrzQ1Z_xYsGO2fV1Q..
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DO YOU KNOW
Why have scientists requested that the Russian company Rosneft postpone oil and gas
exploration work near Sakhalin Island?
a. Seismic surveys may be impacting the migratory pattern of threatened shorebirds
http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=0SYPKy-VNguMMjUNdWSLWA..
b. Seismic surveys may have caused the critically endangered western gray whale to flee
its main feeding ground
http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=t6xLw3ibQDCfog_W0OcpxQ..
c. A new subspecies of walrus was recently discovered near the island
http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=Q-j7qJNu_ISuGem54RYXwg..
d. Endangered blue whales are calving in the area
http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=BwphApD1MQg6E3YpBZYz_A..
Click on one of the answers above to see if you know.
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