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WWF UK@wwf· 26d

It’s #WorldEmojiDay and here are some of the animals (still) on our wish list this year. 🐼

Collage of a pigeon, sea turtle, capybara, pangolin, and tapir. "Animals that should have their own emoji".

WWF UK@wwf· 27d

We’re helping tiger populations recover in Myanmar! 🐅 The Northern Forest Complex is one of the country’s last strongholds for tigers. But these incredible big cats are under pressure from deforestation, shrinking habitats and declining prey populations. 👇

WWF UK@wwf· 28d

One whale travelled 6,800km. Here's what she taught us. Satellite tagged for the first time in Peru, her epic journey crossed borders, fishing zones and shipping lanes. Showing why protecting migratory routes like the Eastern Pacific Blue Corridor matters for humpback whales. 🐋

Underwater close-up of a humpback whale swimming near the surface, with text reading "New tracking reveals what happens during whale's epic migration."

WWF UK@wwf· 29d

Basking sharks are the largest fish in UK seas. 🦈 They can grow up to 12 metres long, the size of a double-decker bus! 🚌 They’re most commonly seen cruising British coastal waters in summertime, especially off Cornwall, the west coast of Scotland, the English Channel, and the Isle of Man.

A split level image showing a Basking shark feeding on plankton around St Michael's Mount, Cornwall, UK.

WWF UK@wwf· Jul 10

If it's too hot for you, it's too hot for them. 🌡️ In the UK's 3rd #Heatwave of the year, a reminder that there are a few simple things we can all do to help wildlife stay cool and safe this summer. Check out our top tips here. 👇 www.wwf.org.uk/act/ways-to-...

A female blackbird takes a bath in a shallow dish of water, droplets flying everywhere, in front of a display of purple flowers.

WWF UK@wwf· Jul 4

A blooming brilliant win this #NationalMeadowsDay! 🙌 Together with our partners Reckitt, we've restored over 360 football pitches of wildflower habitat across the UK. Where wildflowers bloom, wildlife thrives. 🌼💚

Text title reads ‘360 football pitches of wildflower habitat restored in UK.’

Image behind shows a tiny infant fox cub in a buttercup filled field.

WWF UK@wwf· Jul 3

On my way to check the letterbox for the 10th time today to see where our invitation to #TaylorSwift and Travis's wedding has got to. 👀

Giant anteater strolling across a grassy landscape, Brazil.

WWF UK@wwf· Jul 1

A little reminder that dinosaurs still exist. 🦕 Hoatzins are coming to the end of their first egg-laying season of the year. These birds bear a striking resemblance to Archaeopteryx, the famous bird-like dinosaur, and are a great reminder that not all the dinos went extinct!

Close-up of a hoatzin's head and back, showing its spiky reddish-brown crest, blue-gray face, and bright red eye.

Two hoatzins with spiky crests perched on bare branches, facing each other against a green forest backdrop.

WWF UK@wwf· Jun 29

Great news for our oceans! 🦀 Since 2019, we've planted 4.9 million seeds through Seagrass Ocean Rescue. 🎉 Seagrass meadows protect coastlines & shelter marine life, but the UK has lost 92% over the last century. Our restoration plots are even spreading on their own, beyond where we planted. 🙌

A common seal's head emerging from calm water, looking directly at the camera with whiskers and dark eyes visible, its reflection mirrored on the surface.

WWF UK@wwf· Jun 26

Rhinos are making a comeback! 🦏 4 greater one-horned rhinos have been relocated to an open grassland in 2026 at northern India’s Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, bringing the total to 8 now roaming free. What’s even better, new calves have been spotted!

WWF UK@wwf· Jun 24

🌡️ UK schools are closing because of the heat. The #UKHeatwave isn't a one-off weather event. It's a glimpse of the future climate scientists have been warning about. And without urgent action, the risks to people and nature will only grow. The climate crisis isn't coming. It's already here. 🔥

WWF UK@wwf· Jun 23

Great news! 👏 Today, the UK government have announced a new law that will keep products linked to illegal deforestation off our supermarket shelves. This is a huge win for forests around the world, and all the lives that depend on them. 🌳

Orangutan swings from a tree with its back foot on a branch. A baby hangs on their stomach. "A big win for our forests" in boxes on the bottom right.

WWF UK@wwf· Jun 23

If you’ve got a garden or balcony, pop out a shallow dish of water with pebbles today. 🐝 This will help out many of the amazing species in your garden by giving them a safe place to drink. 💛 www.express.co.uk/life-style/g...

A bee gathers nectar on a bluebell with green blurry foliage in the background.

WWF UK@wwf· Jun 22

Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef is a seasonal hotspot for whale sharks at this time of year. 🐋 But these gentle giants face growing threats. Climate change. 🌡️ Fishing net entanglement. 🎣 Plastic pollution. 🧴 Protecting our oceans, we can help these incredible creatures thrive. 🌊

A whale shark swims through deep blue water surrounded by dozens of vivid yellow-and-black striped golden trevally fish. The shark's distinctive white-spotted grey skin is clearly visible, with its mouth open as it filter-feeds near the surface.

Close-up front view of a whale shark's enormous, flat mouth shot from directly below, with the shark's spotted grey back reflected in the water's surface above.

An underwater close-up of a whale shark's head in shallow turquoise water, showing its small eye, spotted and streaked grey skin, and blunt snout breaking the surface. A second whale shark's open mouth is partially visible to the right.

WWF UK@wwf· Jun 20

The longest day means wildlife is busy dawn to dusk. Here’s what to spot if you get outside this #SummerSolstice. 🌞 Dawn chorus starts before sunrise.🐦 Butterflies are out in force all day. 🦋 Fox cubs playing near their dens. 🦊 Badgers emerge as light fades. 🦡

A fox cub peering out from tall green grass near its den.

A common blue butterfly with iridescent blue wings perched on a yellow flower, wings spread.

A badger standing in woodland, edged in warm golden light at sunset.

A European robin with an orange breast perched on a bare branch.

WWF UK@wwf· Jun 19

How endangered are marine turtles? 🐢 Some species remain critically at risk, but some, like green turtles, are no longer endangered globally. Progress shows conservation works. But with most marine turtles still under threat, key gaps remain. We’re working to close them.

A green turtle and hawksbill turtle pictures one on top of the other in blue clear water. Text reads "How endangered are sea turtles?".

Four images, from left to right. Close-up of hawkbill turtle with the text "Critically Endangered". Olive Ridley turtle and leatherback turtle with the text "Vulnerable". Green sea turtle on the surface of water with blue sky with the text "Least Concern".

Left to right: Flatback turtle on sand with the text "data deficient". Three Kemp's Ridley turtles on a beach with the text "Critically Endangered". Loggerhead turtle on a beach with blue sky overhead with the text "Vulnerable".

WWF UK@wwf· Jun 18

A wolverine standing upright in a green forest with purple flowers. Text reads "Wolverine - Manager. Tenacious. Resilient. Endlessly adaptable."

WWF UK@wwf· Jun 18

Pronghorn standing in a grassy field with green brushes. Text reads "Pronghorn - left winger. Stamina meets speed. Built for sharp bursts."

WWF UK@wwf· Jun 18

Red kangaroo standing against dry grassland and shrubbery. Text reads "Red kangaroo - centre forward. Explosive leap. Devastating physical appearance."

WWF UK@wwf· Jun 18

Close up of a cheetah against a clear blue sky. Text reads "Cheetah - right wing. Pure pace. Match winning acceleration."

WWF UK@wwf· Jun 18

Close-up of an Asian elephant using its trunk to grab green foliage in a forest. Text reads "Asian elephant - playmaker. Great intelligence. Imposing physique."

WWF UK@wwf· Jun 18

Close-up of an African wild dog in dry grass, crouching with its head down. Text reads "African wild dog- box-to-box midfielder. Relentless engine. Elite teamwork."

WWF UK@wwf· Jun 18

Close-up of a black rhino's face with a large horn against a clear blue sky. Text reads "Black rhino - holding midfielder. Strong. Uncompromising. No easy passes allowed."

WWF UK@wwf· Jun 18

Close-up of a jaguar with a blurred background standing above grass. Text reads "Jaguar - left back. Fearless in the tackle. Thrives in tight spaces."

WWF UK@wwf· Jun 18

Mountain gorilla sitting in dense green forest. Text reads "Mountain gorilla - centre back. Marshalls teammates. Intimidates attackers."

WWF UK@wwf· Jun 18

A giraffe standing tall in a sunlit savannah with distant hills and sparse trees in the background. Text reads "Giraffe - centre back. Towering above the opposition. Dominates defensively."

WWF UK@wwf· Jun 18

Close-up of a snow leopard crouching low against a blurry orange background. Stepping on a rock. Text reads "Snow leopard - right back. Sure-footed. Perfectly balanced. Nimble footwork."

WWF UK@wwf· Jun 18

A caracal catches a bird mid-flight, gripping it with its claws in dry grassland that is blurred in the background. Text reads "Caracal - Goalkeeper. Explosive. Acrobatic. Lightning reactions."

WWF UK@wwf· Jun 18

We’re going wild for the #WorldCup! ⚽ Meet the Planet’s Football Team, team made up of extraordinary species from every corner of the planet, each selected for the qualities national team managers crave: speed, strength, intelligence, stamina and teamwork. 💪 🧵

A slightly blurred football field background with a rhino, giraffe, red kangaroo, snow leopard, caracal and gorilla under the text 'Our Planet's World Cup Team'.

WWF UK@wwf· Jun 16

Good turtle news to start off your week! 🐢 Data from sites we monitor suggests that marine turtle nesting is on the up this year! Hatchlings like these face a tough journey, but we're doing all we can to protect them. #WorldSeaTurtleDay