Geeking out on all things conservation science with @World_Wildlife scientists

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29 May 2025
Did you know pesticides are a major threat to native bees? 🐝 WWF is launching new research & workshops this spring to help reduce their use and protect pollinators. Learn more in this @PBSNature piece: pbs.org/wnet/nature/blog/pes…
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20 May 2025
Happy #WorldBeeDay ! 🐝 Today, we celebrate not just the honey bee, but the incredible diversity of North America’s 4,000 native bee species, many of which play important roles in our ecosystems and food systems. worldwildlife.org/stories/4-…

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20 May 2025
For more inspiring stories that highlight the wonder of nature and the power of conservation, explore our Stories of Hope and Wonder series: worldwildlife.org/stories/st…
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14 May 2025
Want to turn your passion for nature into a conservation career? WWF Chief Scientist @DrRebeccaShaw shares her journey and how science drives global change in the latest All Creatures podcast. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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29 Apr 2025
When we waste food, nature pays the price. US schools, through the school lunch program, can play a big role in limiting the amount of food that we waste in our country. Learn more in this week’s episode of Nature Breaking: youtube.com/watch?v=L0__jBJv…
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22 Apr 2025
How is AI shaping the future of conservation? This Earth Day, WWF’s @davethau joins @PMInstitute's podcast to discuss how WWF is using AI and emerging tech to drive smarter, faster, and more impactful conservation solutions. Learn more: pmi.org/projectified-podcast…
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As human development expands, encounters with wildlife are inevitable—but they don’t have to be negative. WWF’s Nilanga Jayasinghe shares how we can shift from conflict to coexistence in this @PBSNature blog: pbs.org/wnet/nature/blog/fro…
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31 Mar 2025
WWF's chief scientist, @DrRebeccaShaw, explains why the current rate of nature loss is anything but normal in the @nytimes. Learn more: nytimes.com/2025/03/27/opini…
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22 Mar 2025
A new WWF and Globe Scan survey of 30,000 people across 31 countries reveals that water pollution is the top environmental issue worldwide. This #WorldWaterDay, the message is clear: our water security is at risk. Learn more: bit.ly/4is9e48
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6 Mar 2025
New report: The eastern monarch butterfly population wintering in central Mexico's forests occupied 4.42 acres of forest, up from 2.22 acres during the previous winter. While this is hopeful news, populations remain far below the long-term average. worldwildlife.org/stories/ea…
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RT @WWFnews: Gorillas, rhinos and other species are bouncing back thanks to conservation efforts. One helpful tool? Using AI to help analyz…
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Not all floods are bad—some help prevent disasters. By restoring floodplains and giving rivers room to breathe, we can reduce catastrophic flooding, protect communities, and boost biodiversity. WWF’s @jjopperman explains in @Forbes: forbes.com/sites/jeffopperma…

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11 Feb 2025
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Meet five WWF scientists whose passion, expertise, and dedication are driving real change for people and the planet: worldwildlife.org/stories/me…
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16 Jan 2025
From seed dispersal to pollination, wildlife plays an often hidden but vital role in keeping our ecosystems—and us—alive. Discover the unseen benefits we reap from birds, bats, beavers, sharks and more in this blog post for @PBSNature by @beckyck: pbs.org/wnet/nature/blog/the…
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15 Jan 2025
New WWF-led research reveals hidden but vital benefits wildlife provides to people--food, livelihoods, medicine, disaster protection, and more. With wildlife populations plummeting, we risk losing the very systems that support us. Learn more: worldwildlife.org/press-rele…
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30 Dec 2024
As we close out 2024, we're celebrating the progress made in conservation. Discover the year's most impactful conservation wins and how they are shaping the path forward: worldwildlife.org/stories/co…
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