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WINTER 2017–2018

                           World Wildlife Catalog A Better Way to Give. Gifts That Make a Difference.

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World Wildlife Catalog. A Better Way to Give. Gifts That Make a Difference. Winter 2017-2018
A BETTER WAY TO GIVE ...
             FOR OUR PLANET’S FUTURE
            WWF’s approach to safeguarding the planet’s natural resources is grounded in science, with a
            global reach to deliver solutions that meet the needs of both people and nature. From recovering
            critically endangered species to mapping and conserving whole ecoregions to improving the
            livelihoods of local people, we work at every level to bring about positive, lasting change.

            Your donation provides general support for WWF's conservation efforts around the globe. You
            not only help ensure safeguards for our planet today, your commitment will make a difference
            in the world your children and your children's children inherit. The truth is, by donating to World
            Wildlife Fund, you are helping protect the future of nature for many generations to come.

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Dear Friend,

        When famed British biologist Sir Julian Huxley traveled to East Africa in 1960,
        he witnessed with horror the accelerating destruction of species and their
        habitats. Upon his return, he drafted a series of articles for The Observer in
        London. The articles generated calls for creating a global organization to
        raise the awareness and resources necessary to protect the world’s most
        threatened species and habitats. And so in 1961, WWF was born.
           At the beginning, we focused on saving species and habitats. But over                                    CARTER S.
        the past half-century, our work has evolved. For example, we learned that                                   ROBERTS
        protecting landscapes not only helped wild species—it also helped people.                                   President and CEO
        So we began identifying conservation challenges, and imagining their
        solutions, through a human lens. More recently, we’re building climate
        resilience into everything we can do, because a warming planet leaves its
        mark on every place that we cherish and every species we value—including,
        of course, our own.
           But while conservation is a living discipline—constantly evolving to fit
        the times in which we live—one thing will never change: how much conser-
        vation needs you. We can’t succeed at bringing nature and humanity into
        balance on our own; we need, and will always need, your engagement and
        your support.
           And so I am pleased to share the 2017 WWF gift catalog with you.
        As always, it is full of unique and delightful ways to express your support
        for WWF and our work. There is something for everyone, and I hope you
        will find the perfect gift. To peruse the catalog online, please visit
        wwfcatalog.org.
           Thank you for your commitment to conservation, and thank you for
        your support of WWF. We are in this together, and you make our success
        possible.

           Sincerely,

           Carter S. Roberts

                                                                                                  DIRECTORY
                                                                                                  04 / ARCTIC
                                                                                                  06 / NORTH AMERICA
                                                                                                  11 / CLIMATE CHANGE
                                                                                                  12 / LATIN AMERICA
                                                                                                  19 / TIGERS
                                                                                                  20 / BUILD YOUR OWN BUCKET
                                                                                                  22 / AFRICA
                                                                                                  26 / ASIA
                                                                                                  31 / AUSTRALIA
                                                                                                  32 / GIFTS AND ACCESSORIES
                                                                                                  37 / ADOPTION GUIDE

Classifications like “endangered” and “vulnerable” have specific scientific
meanings. WWF uses the standards of the International Union for Conservation
                                                                                                  [EX] EXTINCT      [EW] EXTINCT IN
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of Nature (IUCN).
    IUCN standards and the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species were developed to                  [CR] CRITICALLY
provide a consistent, objective system for evaluating populations. While the main                 ENDANGERED        [EN]
criterion is the measured or observed reduction in numbers, other factors include habitat                           ENDANGERED
loss and fragmentation, reduction in the number of mature individuals, and other                  [VU]
environmental considerations that put species at risk.                                            VULNERABLE        [NT] NEAR
    WWF works with species and habitats around the world. A number of animals featured in                           THREATENED
this catalog are listed as CR, EN, VU or NT. The animals without IUCN labels are at low risk or   [LC] LEAST
are of least concern. Your adoption helps protect animals and preserve their habitats.            CONCERN

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ARCTIC FOX
  SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
  $100 / $55 / $25

  * Resourceful in their
     harsh habitat, Arctic
     foxes trail polar bears
     for leftovers when
     food is scarce.

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FRESHWATER SEALS IN THE ARCTIC
       Protecting an Ecosystem

       Alaska’s Lake Iliamna is witness to one of the largest annual concentra-
       tions of spawning sockeye salmon and also provides water pure enough
       for residents to drink. An isolated population of 250-350 adult seals make
       their home here too, having migrated 60 miles up the Kvichak River many
       years ago, enticed by abundant salmon.
          Paddling around last summer, I reveled in the sights and sounds of
       these seals feasting on fish and basking on rocky islands. One of only five
       freshwater seal populations in the world, they are an amazing feature of
       the globally important Bristol Bay watershed. And they are further proof
       about the keystone role of salmon in the ecosystem.
          Over the years, WWF and its allies have been working to safeguard
       the marine and terrestrial ecosystems of Bristol Bay. We fought against
       a proposed open-pit gold and copper mine that would have destroyed                        MARGARET WILLIAMS
       streams and wetlands, depriving seals of their favorite prey.                             Managing Director,
          Recently, with the help of aerial photos and video of the haulout islands              WWF-US Arctic Field
       from WWF and financial support from The Conservation Fund, the Bristol                    Program
       Bay Heritage Land Trust and the Pedro Bay Village Corporation, a native
       corporation representing 170 shareholders of Aleut, Eskimo and Indian
       heritage, negotiated an easement that will permanently protect the seals’
       preferred habitat—100 islands, 12,700 acres—from development.
          This visionary leadership gives me hope and is more critical than ever for
       the future of wildlife and habitats.

NARWHAL [NT]
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
$100 / $55 / $25

* The narwhal tusk—­usually found on males—is
   actually an enlarged tooth with up to 10 million
   nerve endings inside to allow sensory capability.                              $55 ADOPTION KIT

LYNX                                   MUSK OX                                POLAR BEAR [VU]
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS               SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS               SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
$100 / $55 / $25                       $100 / $55 / $25                       $100 / $55 / $25

* Lynx paws are large and             * Well-adapted to the cold,           * Polar bears can get over-
   furry, evenly distributing their       the musk ox is one of the              heated during the summer
   weight while moving across             few large mammals that can             if they're spending time on
   snow in North America and              withstand life year-round in           land. On warm days, they
   the Canadian Rockies.                  the Arctic environment.                will often remain sedentary
                                                                                 to avoid expending energy
                                                                                 and to help keep cool.

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SNOWY OWL
                                      SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
                                      $100 / $55 / $25

                                      * With their keen
                                         eyesight, snowy
                                         owls are well suited
                                         for night hunting of
                                         lemmings and other
                                         small rodents.
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“In WWF’s efforts to restore
 bison, there are no more
 promising opportunities
 than working with our                                      BISON [NT]
 partners in Native American                                SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
 communities to support                                     $100 / $55 / $25
 rejuvenating their cultural,
 spiritual, economic and                                    * Despite roaming vast distances in the
                                                                Northern Great Plains, bison do not move
 ecological ties to the bison.”                                 south as the weather grows cold and
                                       DENNIS JORGENSEN         inhospitable, though they may move to
                        WWF BISON INITIATIVE COORDINATOR        lower elevations where snow is not so deep.

                                 RESTORING BISON TO TRIBAL LANDS
                                 Good for People, Wildlife and the Landscape

                                 WWF is working with tribal communities to restore plains bison in
                                 large herds, generating benefits for the people, the land, and other
                                 wildlife. WWF is contributing technical expertise in herd management
                                 and economics, helping expand plains bison herd sizes and habitat,
                                 and building community engagement and benefit. We are also actively
                                 working with buffalo program managers at Fort Peck and Fort Belknap
                                 Reservations, both of which are located in northeastern Montana.
                                    In response to needs expressed by the Fort Peck community, WWF
                                 secured resources to hire the reservation’s first buffalo program
                                 administrator who will work under the supervision of the Fort
                                 Peck Fish and Game Department with counsel from the Fort Peck
                                 Pté Group. The new administrator has begun implementing steps
                                 identified through a partner planning process and the Fort Peck
 DENNIS JORGENSEN                Buffalo Survey to improve program communications with community
 WWF Bison Initiative            members, make benefits of the tribal bison program more accessible
 Coordinator                     to the community, enhance programs and services, and grow the
                                 constituency who support bison restoration efforts at Fort Peck.

                                          FREE PAIR                                FREE PAIR
                                       with a donation of                       with a donation of
                                          $55 or more                              $55 or more

 SPOTTED TURTLE
 SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
 $100 / $55 / $25
                                         PRAIRIE DOG                            PYGMY RABBIT
 * The spotted turtle is one            SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS               SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
    of the smallest full-size            $100 / $55 / $25                       $100 / $55 / $25
    turtles found in the United
    States. Its black shell is           * Black-tailed prairie dogs           * The pygmy rabbit’s depen-
    peppered with yellow                     build complex underground             dence on big sagebrush
    spots, which vary depend-                "towns" that other animals            makes it vulnerable to
    ing on the spotted turtle’s              including burrowing owls,             habitat loss.
    age. Older turtles tend to               snakes and even black-footed
    have many more spots.                    ferrets may share.
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N O R T H          A M E R I C A

                                 INNOVATIONS AND PEANUT BUTTER
                                 A Boost for Black-Footed Ferrets

                                 An unlikely combination of peanut butter and drones has given biologists
                                 renewed hope for the future of North America’s rarest mammal, the
                                 endangered black-footed ferret. Biologists are helping these animals and
                                 their main prey—prairie dogs—fight disease by dropping peanut butter
                                 flavored, vaccine-laced bait into their habitat. Both prairie dogs and
                                 black-footed ferrets are highly susceptible to sylvatic plague, a non-native
                                 disease that the animals have little immunity against.
                                    Researchers at the US Geological Survey National Wildlife Health
                                 Center (NWHC) and the University of Wisconsin developed an oral
KRISTY BLY                       vaccine to protect prairie dogs from plague. WWF partnered with the
Senior Wildlife                  US Fish and Wildlife Service, NWHC, Model Avionics, and Support XXL
Conservation Biologist           to develop three different methods that use either drones or all-
                                 terrain vehicles (ATVs): the first drops one bait at a time from a drone;
                                 the second drops one bait at a time from an ATV; and the third drops
                                 three baits simultaneously from an ATV.
                                    Early tests clearly indicate that these mechanized vaccine delivery
                                 methods are practical and efficient. Additional work is needed to
                                 determine if their application to larger areas can mitigate the lethal
                                 impacts of sylvatic plague.

   FREE PAIR
with a donation of
   $55 or more

BLACK—FOOTED FERRET [EN]
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
                                                            RED FOX
$100 / $55 / $25                                            SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
                                                            $100 / $55 / $25
* The black-footed ferret’s fate is linked to the
   prairie dogs it relies on for food and whose             * Red foxes live in habitats as diverse as
   burrows it uses for shelter and raising young.              tundra, desert and forest.

BALD EAGLE
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
$100 / $55 / $25

* Bald eagles are no longer
   classified as endangered, a
   conservation success story
   made possible by the
   Endangered Species Act.
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N O R T H    A M E R I C A

LEOPARD SHARK [VU]
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
$100 / $55 / $25                                           GREAT WHITE SHARK [VU]
                                                           SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
* The leopard shark is one of the most common             $100 / $55 / $25
   shoreline sharks along the Pacific coast of
   North America, ranging from Washington to               * Great white sharks are found in most temper-
   Mexico, including the Gulf of California.                  ate waters around the globe.

                                                           HARBOR SEAL
                                                           SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
                                                           $100 / $55 / $25

                                                           * Harbor seals inhabit
                                                              waters close to shore but
                                                              can travel for days in search
                                                              of feeding grounds.

      A LIVING LABORATORY
      Monitoring Gray Whales

      San Ignacio Lagoon in Baja California Sur in Mexico is optimal habitat for whales to give birth
      to their young and mate for the following year before heading north to their feeding grounds in
      the Arctic. It also provides a perfect laboratory for scientific ecological study.
         For decades, WWF has supported gray whale research in San Ignacio Lagoon, attracting
      the most recognized marine mammal, bird and sea turtle academics from around the globe.
         The team monitors the population size and health of gray whales that return each
      winter. They take photos to identify individuals, collect tissue samples and record their
      underwater communication.
         In addition to marine wildlife, this area is home to self-regulated and well-run
      ecotourism as well as a thriving cooperative fishing industry. The community has accepted
      and supports conservation work so that researchers can monitor this special and unique
      marine protected area, learning valuable information for the future.
         This is how people and nature can live in harmony for the benefit of both.

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M E X I C O

                                                          MEXICAN GRAY WOLF
OCELOT                                                    SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS                                  $100 / $55 / $25
$100 / $55 / $25
                                                          * Wolves live in packs and are
*    ostly nocturnal, ocelots live in a wide
    M                                                        very territorial, returning to
    variety of habitats ranging from marshes                 familiar den sites, travel
    to savanna grasslands to tropical forests.               routes and feeding grounds.

                                                          MONARCH BUTTERFLY
                                                          SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
                                                          $100 / $55 / $25

                                                          * Monarch butterflies are
                                                             dependent on milkweed,
                                                             the only plant they use to
                                                             breed and where larvae                 THREE FREE
                                                             feed and grow before they           with a donation of
                                                             turn into butterflies.                 $55 or more

       MONARCH BUTTERFLY WINTER HABITAT
       Under Threat and Shrinking

       The latest survey of the monarch butterfly’s winter habitat in Mexico is a stark reminder of the
       need for protection: the area occupied by the butterfly colonies has decreased 27% compared
       to last year’s survey, conducted every winter at the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve.
          The forest area occupied by these butterflies is an indirect indicator of the number of migratory
       monarchs that arrive to Mexico for the winter, after a long journey from southeast Canada and the
       northeast United States.
          Across their migratory route, monarchs face multiple threats to their survival. Milkweed, the only
       plant monarchs use to lay eggs and the main source of food for caterpillars is disappearing due to
       herbicide use and habitat conversion. Illegal logging is destroying forests where monarchs overwinter.
       And extreme weather conditions further threaten the butterflies.
          This sends a clear message to Canada, the United States, and Mexico to step up actions to protect
       breeding, feeding and migratory habitat.

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EMPEROR PENGUIN CHICK
                                                                               SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
                                                                               $100 / $55 / $25

                                                                               * Even though they are
                                                                                    birds, penguins have
                                                                                    flippers instead of wings.
                                                                                    They cannot fly so they
                                                                                    waddle on land walking
                                                                                    upright and slide on
                                                                                    their bellies when snow
                                                                                    conditions are right.

A N T A R C T I C A

    CROWDSOURCING TO ADDRESS CLIMATE
    Climate Crowd Helps Communities Adapt

    Climate change and the resulting extreme
    weather is happening more often around the
    globe, from melting sea ice in the Arctic to                 CHINSTRAP PENGUIN
    severe droughts in Australia.                                SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
       But sometimes impacts in remote areas in
    developing countries go unnoticed and places
                                                                 $100 / $55 / $25
    where communities are often left to manage
    the changes on their own.                                    * Chinstrap penguins are the most
       WWF is using crowdsourcing as a tool                         plentiful penguins in the world and are
    to address knowledge gaps about climate                         known to congregate together in the
    change, and help implement solutions.                           millions on small Antarctic islands.
    Climate Crowd, a global online tool, allows
    students, volunteers, conservation profes-
    sionals, and others living or working in
    remote areas to collect and share data on
    how people are adapting to or coping with
    climate change.
       Climate Crowd’s goals are to study how
    indigenous and traditional communities are                   ELEPHANT SEAL
    responding to the impacts of climate change,
    and to look at the effects of these responses                SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
    on biodiversity.                                             $100 / $55 / $25
       Using this information, we hope to find
    solutions to help people and ecosystems adapt                * Male elephant seals are much larger than
    to climate change without harming nature.                       the females and have a trunk-like nose,
                                                                    from which the species gets its name.
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DARWIN'S FOX [CR]
  SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
  $100 / $55 / $25

  * Darwin’s fox are found
     in only two places in
     Chile: in the Nahuelbuta
     National Park and on
     the Chiloè Island.

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L A T I N   A M E R I C A

                                                                    DOLPHIN
                                                                    SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
                                                                    $100 / $55 / $25

                                                                    * Surviving on a diet of fish,
                                                                       dolphins work cooperatively to
                                                                       herd and corral their prey to the
                                                                       surface for easier feeding.

      REPRIEVE FOR A REEF
      Protecting People and Wildlife

      Following public outcry from concerned citizens, national civil society groups and international
      conservation organizations and their supporters, the longest barrier reef in the Northern
      Hemisphere has been granted a reprieve from seismic surveying as part of offshore oil
      exploration in Belize.
         Now the world waits for Belize to pass laws restricting offshore oil and protecting the
      reef for future generations.
         The reef is a source of pride and a rallying point for Belizeans. Sea turtles glide through
      its clear waters; vibrant corals span the ocean floor; and marine animals find refuge in the
      coastal mangroves here. Tourism operators, fishers, divers and conservationists recognize
      its natural value and the benefits that it affords their economy. And the natural barrier
      helps provide protection against storm surges, hurricanes and erosion.
         Protecting this World Heritage Site will mean helping protect essential marine and
      coastal ecosystems across the broader Mesoamerican Reef System, which also includes
      Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras.
         And it will also build hope for the future of reefs and the wildlife and people who
      depend on them.

BLUE WHALE [EN]                        LLAMA                                   COATIMUNDI [VU]
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS               SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS                SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
$100 / $55 / $25                       $100 / $55 / $25                        $100 / $55 / $25

* 	The largest animals ever to        * Llamas are South American            *    oatis spend time both on
                                                                                   C
   live on Earth, blue whales             cousins of camels, with both             the ground and in trees
   inhabit the open seas in all           migratory and sedentary                  where females give birth
   oceans from the tropics to             populations found across                 and care for their young in
   the poles.                             their range.                             isolated tree nests.

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T H E     G A L Á P A G O S

                       SEA LION [EN]
                       SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
                       $100 / $55 / $25

                       * Sea lions are the strongest
                          swimmers among pinnipeds
                          (fin-footed animals).

                                                                            BLUE-FOOTED BOOBY
                                                                            SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
                                                                            $100 / $55 / $25

                                                                            * The blue-footed booby
                                                                               flashes its magnificently
                                                                               colored webbed feet, lifting
                                                                               each foot and whistling, to
                                                                               attract a mate.

                                 MAPPING A ROAD TO PROTECTION
                                 Marine Megafauna Off the Coast of Ecuador

                                 Satellite tags and acoustic receivers are means to study the movements
                                 of magnificent whale sharks and giant manta rays off the coast of
                                 Ecuador. Nursery areas, feeding grounds and migratory routes of marine
                                 megafauna—including manta rays and whale sharks—remain unknown,
                                 making it challenging to accurately identify where important conservation
                                 measures like marine protected areas, corridors and zoning can be most
                                 effectively implemented.
                                    More than 2,400 giant manta rays visit the central coast of Ecuador
                                 every year between June and October to aggregate around seamounts
                                 to feed and perhaps mate. The aggregation of so many individuals
EDDY SILVA                       may be considered the largest in the world. WWF-Ecuador has
National Coordinator             launched a project to effectively manage critical conservation areas
for the Oceans and               to protect these iconic species. This includes the establishment of a
Coasts Program                   marine reserve while improving governance, fostering sustainable use
WWF-Ecuador                      of ecosystems and securing support from coastal communities and
                                 decision-makers.
                                    The key to conservation of marine migratory megafauna is
                                 comprehensive long-term and global solutions that benefit both
                                 wildlife and people. Working locally and acting globally will secure
                                 long-term protection for these iconic species.

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A M A Z O N

HERITAGE COLOMBIA
Restoring Natural Resources

The armed conflict that has roiled Colombia for more than 50 years is over.
   But it has left its mark on the country’s landscapes—from Colombia’s
multicolored coral reefs and white-capped mountains, to its dense rain
forests and rich savannas. Many natural areas were severely affected by the
conflict. In fact, nearly two-thirds of Colombia’s protected areas are located
in former conflict zones.
   But the peace agreement between the Colombian government and
rebel forces opens the door to restoring the health of the country’s
natural resources. A key component of the country’s strategy for peace
is strengthening its system of protected areas. The main approach that
will be used to do so is Project Finance for Permanence (PFP). Through
the PFP initiative in Colombia, called Heritage Colombia, a fund will be
created to increase the amount of land in the system and ensure its proper
management and governance.                                                                 MEG SYMINGTON
   In this way, protected areas in Colombia can become spaces for inclusion                Managing Director
and peace-building where humans and nature can coexist in harmony.                         Amazon Program

                                                                        THREE-TOED SLOTH
                                                                        SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
                                                                        $100 / $55 / $25

                                                                        *    nlike other mammals,
                                                                            U
                                                                            sloths are unable to regulate
                                                                            their body temperatures,
                                                                            so they can only survive in
                                                                            humid, warm environments.

                                                                                               $55 ADOPTION KIT

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A M A Z O N

                                       JAGUAR
                                       SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
                                       $100 / $55 / $25

                                       * ARPA (Amazon Region
                                          Protected Areas) will
                                          protect 150 million acres of
                                          Amazon rain forest for life,
                                          including long stretches of
                                          riverbank and grasslands
                                          critical to jaguars.

BUCKET OF FROGS
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVEL
$75

* This fun and colorful bucket
   of five frogs represents the
   hundreds of species of tree
   frogs living in the rain forest
   canopy in the Amazon.

BLACK JAGUAR [NT]
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
$100 / $55 / $25

* Not a separate species, but a
   rare color variant, black jaguars
   look almost black but actually
   have spots.

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EARTH BONDS
                                                                Make a donation in honor
 SAVE THE PLANET                                               of family or friends — choose
JOIN PANDA NATION                                                  "Earth Bonds" today!
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 Plan a community project. Share your love                                                                    WORLD WILDLIFE FUND
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fundraising page to celebrate it—and protect                                                                                     Michael A. Smith                                                                       WWF EST. 1961

  our Earth’s vulnerable wildlife, habitats,
  and natural resources at the same time.                                                     This symbolic Earth Bond is in recognition of a charitable
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   Start your fundraiser today, and become
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                                                                                                                                                                                                        SERIES I
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                                                                                                                  This symbolic Earth Bond is in recognition of a charitable
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                                                                                                                  goals. It is not a financial instrument and has no monetary value.             President and CEO

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                                                                                                                                          Michael A. Smith                                          WWF EST. 1961

                                                                                                                            This symbolic Earth Bond is in recognition of a charitable
                                                                                                                            contribution supporting World Wildlife Fund’s global conservation    Carter S. Roberts
                                                                                                                            goals. It is not a financial instrument and has no monetary value.   President and CEO

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 He may be just 11 years old, but Tanner Holland
  is already changing the world. Just before his
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                                                                                                                         contribution supporting World Wildlife Fund’s global conservation       Carter S. Roberts
                                                                                                                         goals. It is not a financial instrument and has no monetary value.      President and CEO

seventh birthday, Tanner was inspired by a story
about rangers protecting species in the wild, and
  he wanted to help. He created his first Panda             For your personalized Earth Bond
  Nation fundraising page with his parents, and               go online at wwfcatalog.org
  asked friends and family to give to his cause
 in lieu of birthday presents—and he raised over           *This symbolic Earth Bond is in recognition of a
$900! Tanner then decided to make it a birthday           charitable contribution supporting World Wildlife
tradition, and so far he’s raised nearly $6,000 to           Fund’s global conservation goals. It is not a
       protect the planet. Way to go, Tanner!             financial instrument and has no monetary value.

                 4 WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
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                 ATHLETICS                                                                           FAVORITE ANIMAL

                 SPECIAL OCCASIONS                                                                   CREATE YOUR OWN

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WILDLIFE PAIRS
    These cuddly creatures represent wildlife in places where World Wildlife Fund
 works to protect the future of nature. Why not welcome an adorable duo into your
  plush collection? Get twice the cuteness when you make a symbolic Wildlife Pair
 adoption. A “two-fur,” for yourself or a loved one – choose a cute, big-eared fennec
 fox, a lanky, long-legged giraffe or even a wise and wrinkly elephant and enjoy both
a large and small plush animal of the species. Large plush is 12" and small plush is 5".

AFRICAN WILD DOG                    AFRICAN ELEPHANT                      FENNEC FOX WILDLIFE PAIR
WILDLIFE PAIR                       WILDLIFE PAIR                         SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVEL
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVEL             SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVEL               $125
$125                                $125
                                                                          * Fennec foxes mostly eat
*    he wild dog is one of the
    T                               *    he thick skin of the African
                                        T                                    grasshoppers and locusts,
                                                                             but also feed on other in-
    world’s most endangered             elephant is wrinkly and
    mammals with the largest            adapted for keeping the              sects, rodents, birds, lizards
    populations in southern             body cool, with wrinkles             and roots and get most
    Africa and the southern             trapping moisture that               moisture from food.
    part of East Africa.                evaporates slower than if
                                        the skin were smooth.

GIRAFFE WILDLIFE PAIR               RED PANDA WILDLIFE PAIR               ZEBRA WILDLIFE PAIR
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVEL             SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVEL               SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVEL
$125                                $125                                  $125

* Giraffes
          have strong              * Like the giant panda, red          * The function of zebra stripes
    eyesight from an elevated           pandas have a false thumb,           may be to dazzle predators
    position and a good sense of        which is actually an exten-          or regulate temperature,
    smell, so often zebras and          sion of the wrist bone.              but most likely they serve as
    wildebeests will follow along                                            a social function for group
    to take advantage of an early                                            bonding and grooming.
    warning about predators.

                                                       ADOPTION KIT

                                                       Adoption kit includes an
                                                       adoption certificate, full-color
                                                       photo, species spotlight card,
                                                       hinged double frame and your
                                                       species packed in a gift box.

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TIGER
                                                                             SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
                                                                             $100 / $55 / $25

                                                                             * The largest of all the Asian
                                                                                big cats, tigers rely primarily
                                                                                on sight and sound rather
                                                                                than smell. They stalk and
                                                                                hunt prey alone.

      A BETTER ROAD AHEAD FOR TIGERS
      Tackling Infrastructure Challenges

      In 2016, WWF estimated an increase in tiger populations, up to 3,890 from about 3,200
      in 2010. But tigers now face a threat far greater than many we’ve tackled before: linear
      infrastructure.
         The development of roads, gas pipelines, railways, power and transmission lines and
      canals is on the rise in Asia and often fragments wildlife habitats, a threat to low-density
      species such as tigers as they are unable to breed, hunt, find cover, and establish their own
      territories. Fragmented areas become too small to sustain minimum tiger populations for
      genetic diversity and increase human-tiger conflict from poaching and vehicle collisions.
         Maintaining landscapes is critical to sustaining healthy tiger populations but also
      vital to millions of people who depend on these areas. Effectively addressing challenges
      requires tiger range countries to integrate the conservation of tigers and their landscapes
      into planning.

TUB OF CUBS
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVEL
$75
                                                          AMUR TIGER [EN]
* How about an adorable tub of cubs? This                SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
  sustainable Forest Stewardship Council-                 $100 / $55 / $25
  certified wood bucket is filled with three of
  your furry favorites from the big cat family,           * 	Amur tigers have the largest home range of any
  the majestic tiger, the elusive snow leopard               tiger subspecies. Due to low prey densities, they
  and the speedy cheetah.                                    must search large areas to find food.

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+                    +                  +

                                                                                  *For an additional $25
                                                                                donation, add a fourth plush

 BUILD YOUR OWN BUCKET!
                       Choose from over 40 species...

 African Black-         African              African             Arctic Fox              Arctic Hare
footed Penguin         Elephant              Wild Dog

  Bald Eagle             Bison              Black Jaguar        Blue Whale                 Cheetah

  Fennec Fox            Ferret              Fur Seal Pup       German Shepherd           Giant Panda

    Lemur              Leopard          Leopard Shark               Lion                   Macaw

  Orangutan        Pink River Dolphin        Polar Bear           Red Fox                 Red Panda

Three-Toed Sloth         Tiger          Two-Toed Sloth          Tree Kangaroo           Whale Shark
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BUILD YOUR OWN BUCKET
   Pick a Pail of Plush and Protect Wildlife Too!

   Take a walk on the wild side with your very own FSC-certified bucket of wild animals — a pail
   filled with species to serve as a serious reminder of your commitment to safeguard species
   around the globe. Choose any combo of animals for your own customized assortment or pick
   one of the special collections we created exclusively for you.
       Why not combine a selection of wildlife from places as far away as Congo and the
   Amazon with a species from your own backyard in the Northern Great Plains for a global
   bucket? The possibilities for combinations are endless… or you can focus on a single
   species, such as three African elephants or even three black-footed ferrets! Pick from over
   40 unique and fascinating species and Build Your Own Bucket for friends or family… or
   even one custom-made just for you. Just choose any three plush animals for a donation of
   $75 or add a fourth, yours as a thank you for a donation of $25 more.
       Your animals will arrive in a sustainable, Forest Stewardship Council-certified wooden
   bucket… perfect for an office, a classroom, a bedroom, or any activity on the go.
       Just one more way you can let everyone know you care… while making a difference for wildlife
   and their habitats!
       Each plush is 7". Recommended for children ages 3+.
   SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVEL $75

Chimpanzee              Clown Fish          Cotton Top Tamarin             Dolphin             Emperor Penguin
                                                                                                   Chick

  Giraffe              Grizzly Bear              Hedgehog                 Kangaroo                   Koala

 Manatee                Meerkat                   Narwhal                   Ocelot                   Okapi

  Rhino                Sea Turtle                  Shark                Snow Leopard              Snowy Owl

                                                       GO ONLINE TODAY TO BUILD
                                                       YOUR OWN WWF BUCKET!
                                                                      wwfcatalog.org
   Wolf                    Zebra
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AFRICAN RHINO
  SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
  $100 / $55 / $25

  * African rhinos are
    divided into two
    species—the black rhino
    and the white rhino—
    living in open savannas
    and threatened
    by the illegal trade
    of their horn.

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NEW INFRARED CAMERA TECHNOLOGY
      Stopping Poachers in Their Tracks

      We watch as three ghostly figures march across a grainy screen—a small
      caravan of poachers on the hunt for wildlife in the Maasai Mara reserve
      in Africa. The footage shows them moving confidently under the cover
      of night; the protected area encompasses more than 500 square miles,
      making the chances of bumping into a ranger on patrol slim at best.
         But soon, a truck swerves into the frame and the figures drop to the
      ground. Rangers jump out and apprehend the poachers. It’s as though
      they can see in the dark.
         As part of our Wildlife Crime Technology Project, WWF installed a
      new thermal infrared camera that can identify poachers from afar by
      their body heat—even in the dead of night—and it has transformed the
      way rangers track down and apprehend criminals. Streaming video helps
      guide rangers through the darkness. And less than a year after putting
      the technology to use, rangers have arrested dozens of poachers in
      the Maasai Mara, and apprehended others by adding human detection
      software at another undisclosed national park in Kenya.                                  COLBY LOUCKS
         Poachers can no longer use the cover of night to run and hide, evading                Wildlife Crime
      arrest. This groundbreaking technology is upping the game in our fight to                Technology Project
      stop wildlife crime.

FOSSA
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
$100 / $55 / $25

* F ound only in Madagascar, the
   fossa is the largest carnivore           AFRICAN ELEPHANT                         AFRICAN ELEPHANT CALF
   on the island and resembles a
   long slender cat.                        SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS                 SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
                                            $100 / $55 / $25                         $100 / $55 / $25

                                            * African elephants use their trunks for commu-
                                                nication and for handling objects and their large
                                                ears allow them to radiate excess heat.

FENNEC FOX                                  PANGOLIN [CR]
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS                    SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
$100 / $55 / $25                            $100 / $55 / $25

* The
     fennec fox is well adapted to         * Critically endangered pangolins are
  life in the desert with soft fur on          covered in scales from head to tail and are
  the bottoms of its feet to help it           increasingly victims of wildlife crime for
  walk on loose hot sand.                      their meat and scales.

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N A M I B I A

LION [VU]
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
$100 / $55 / $25

* A frican lions are the most social of
   all big cats and live together in groups
   called prides.

LIONESS
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
$100 / $55 / $25
                                              A COMMUNITY CONSERVATION LEADER
                                              Passion for His Work
                                              Asser Ndjitezeua, Chairman of
LION CUB                                      Namibia’s Khoadi-Hôas Conservancy
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
                                              With the highest dunes and the second
$100 / $55 / $25                              largest canyon in the world, Namibia
                                              is a place of contrasts. There are three
                                              different ecosystems: the sea, the
                                              desert, and the savanna.
                                                 But before independence, only
                                              private landowners could benefit
                                              from the country’s abundant natural
                                              resources. So, recognizing the
                                              importance of engaging communities
                                              in conservation, the Namibian
                                              government started the (CBNRM)
                                              Community-Based Natural Resource
                                              Management program in 1990.
                                                 Legislation was passed so
                                              communities and people farming on
                                              community land could also benefit
                                              from natural resources, creating
                                              incentives to look after the wildlife.
                                                 I grew up in a rural area so I have
                                              tremendous love for nature, and when
                                              this legislation was passed, it suited
                                              me. I was part of the team driving the
GIRAFFE                                       process as our community established
                                              a communal conservancy and I have
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS                      been the secretary for many years.
$100 / $55 / $25                                 We are grooming young people to do
                                              what we are doing, and because they
* Giraffes’ long necks are                   are smarter than us, they will do it even
   an adaptation to feed                      better. So why wouldn’t I be optimistic
   on prickly leaves from                     that the future of the conservancy and
   the tops of acacia trees                   the community can be brighter than it
   beyond the reach of other                  looks today?
   hoofed animals.

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C O N G O

      A CONSERVATIONIST RETURNS
      Congo Basin’s Salonga National Park

      As a Peace Corps volunteer in Africa’s Congo Basin, I always wanted
      to explore the rich, wet forested park that's four times the size of
      Yellowstone National Park.
         Thirty years later, I was in the Congo Basin region for work—this time
      for WWF’s Forests Team. I climbed into a narrow canoe for a two-day
      boat trip through Salonga National Park to kick off a new initiative—
      WWF’s co-management of the park. Salonga is the largest tropical
      forested park in Africa—as well as the second largest in the world—and
      is threatened by poaching and other risks to wildlife and people.
         Most exciting was seeing traces of elephants that had been in
      the forest the night before. Fresh elephant dung as well as elephant
      tracks crisscrossed the muddy earth as we approached a large clearing.
         Evidence of a herd of 30 to 40 meant that elephants were still
      thriving in this part of the park—a welcome sign, as severe poaching                     KATE NEWMAN
      had led to large declines in elephant populations. With better                           Vice President,
      management, the park will once again become one of the best                              Forest and Freshwater
      habitats for elephants in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.                          Public Sector Initiatives
         My visit to the park came 30 years later than I'd hoped. But being
      there when the park is taking a turn for the better—with a new
      management plan and signs of wildlife on the rise—provides the
      inspiration I long for as a conservationist.

TUB OF AFRICAN WILDLIFE                                    GORILLA [EN]
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVEL                                    SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
$75                                                        $100 / $55 / $25

* 	A “do it yourself” safari – three African              * Gorillas live in family groups that are
   wildlife favorites together in one                         led by one dominant male, called the
   reusable tub: the tall giraffe, majestic                   silverback because of the silver hair
   lion and mighty African elephant.                          that runs down his back.

HIPPOPOTAMUS [VU]
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
$100 / $55 / $25

* 	Known as “river horses,” hippos have eyes
   and ears on top of their heads to keep watch
   for predators while lying low in the water.

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RED PANDA [EN]
  SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
  $100 / $55 / $25

  * Red pandas spend most
    of their time in trees,
    using semi-retractable
    claws to move skillfully
    from branch to branch.

     SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES IN NEPAL
     Natural Resource Management for Economic
     Development

     The massive armor plates come into view, even before
     the horn. An enormous greater one-horned rhino              MATT ERKE
     stands in grassland 300 feet away, and turns to survey      Program Officer
     our jeep coming down the path. We are no more than          Forest Program
     a mile from the village of Bagkhor.
         This community-managed forest and grassland             SLOW LORIS [CR]
     is in the buffer zone of Chitwan National Park. Here        SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
     roam rhinos, tigers, leopards, and spotted deer. Rhino
                                                                 $100 / $55 / $25
     sightings are basically guaranteed for visitors, many of
     whom spend a few nights in the homestay to experi-
     ence indigenous culture, food, and dance, as well as the    * Appearing to be cute and cuddly,
     spectacular wildlife immediately adjacent to the village.      slow lorises are the only venom-
         Natural resource management has profound                   ous primates found in nature.
     economic implications for the people of Bagkhor.
     Healthy, pristine habitat lures rhinos and tigers from      GIANT PANDA [VU]
     Chitwan National Park to community forests and              SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
     grassland, which in turn attracts visitors and boosts the
                                                                 $100 / $55 / $25
     local economy.
         The menacing grunting of the male rhino is slightly
     unnerving, even atop a sturdy jeep but the wonderful        * 	The rarest member of the bear
     reality is that the rhino is a few hundred yards from          family, pandas live mainly in bamboo
     grass­land restored and managed with support from the          forests high in the mountains of
     Sustainable Communities Initiative.                            western China, where they subsist
                                                                    almost entirely on bamboo.
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A S I A

MOST POPULAR BUCKET
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVEL
$75

* Can’t make up your mind?
    How about the option most
    people choose—a tiger, a giant
    panda and a polar bear all in
    one bucket. Each species is
    vulnerable or endangered and
    needs our protection now!

AMUR LEOPARD [CR]
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
$100 / $55 / $25

*      mur leopards—the
      A
      world’s rarest cats—
      have doubled in number
      to 70, up from just 30
      cats in 2007, thanks to
      conservation efforts.

                                                                               SNOW LEOPARD [VU]
                                                                               SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
                                                                               $100 / $55 / $25

                                                                               * Snow leopards have adapted
                                                                                  to life in some of the harshest
                                                                                  conditions on Earth. Their large
                                                                                  furry paws act as snowshoes
                                                                                  in their wintry habitat.
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M E K O N G

                             NEW SPECIES IN THE MEKONG
                             WWF's Effort to Save Them

                             A rainbow-headed snake resembling David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust, a
                             dragon-like lizard and a newt that looks like a Klingon from Star Trek are
                             three of the 163 new species discovered recently in the Greater Mekong
                             region, according to a report released by WWF.
                                The report, Species Oddity, documents the work of hundreds of scientists
                             who discovered nine amphibians, 11 fish, 14 reptiles, 126 plants and three
                             mammals in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. This brings
                             the total new species discovered in the region to 2,409 since 1997.
                                The Greater Mekong region is under intense development pressure from
                             mines to roads to dams, threatening natural landscapes, and poaching for
                             bushmeat and the illegal wildlife trade means many species could be lost
                             before they are even discovered.
                                WWF recently launched an ambitious project to disrupt the illegal wildlife
                             trade by closing down the biggest markets.

   THREE FREE
with a donation of
   $55 or more

HONEYBEE [EN]
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
$100 / $55 / $25

* Honeybees play a major role
   in the world’s agricultural sys-
   tem, pollinating many crops
   that provide our food supply.

   FREE PAIR
with a donation of
   $55 or more

WHITE-CHEEKED GIBBON [CR]
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
$100 / $55 / $25

* White-cheeked
               gibbons spend
   most of their time in the
   tropical forest canopy, rarely
   descending to the ground.

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B O R N E O - S U M A T R A

                                                    PYGMY ELEPHANT [EN]
                                                    SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
                                                    $100 / $55 / $25

                                                    * 	W WF determined that pygmy elephants
                                                       were genetically different from other Asian
                                                       elephants, smaller with relatively larger ears,
                                                       longer tails and straighter tusks.

                                                    ORANGUTAN [EN]
                                                    SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
                                                    $100 / $55 / $25

                                                    * 	The only great apes found in Asia,
                                                       orangutans are found in the lowland
                                                       forests of Borneo and Sumatra.

BABY ORANGUTAN IN THIRTY HILLS
A Symbol of Hope for Conservation in Sumatra

One of the last stands of rain forest in Sumatra—and a hotbed for deforestation—welcomed
its first baby orangutan since 2015 when WWF and our partners began co-managing the
Thirty Hills conservation concession as part of an ambitious project. Rescued along with other
orangutans from the illegal pet trade, the new mother Violet, was reintroduced to the wild
after attending “jungle school” where she learned skills necessary to survive.
   Indonesia was once called the “Emerald of the Equator” for the lush rain forests spread
across the country’s 17,000 islands. Over the past 30 years, Sumatra, one of the most
biodiverse places on Earth has seen more than half its forest cover disappear.
   Since stands of amazing intact rain forest still remain, WWF is working with partners
as well as indigenous communities to restore parts of the land and protect wildlife from
poaching and other destructive activities.
   This little orangutan birth is a very encouraging sign of our work in Thirty Hills. We’re
committed to ensuring this spectacular forest and its wildlife survive long term.

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C O R A L      T R I A N G L E

                              CHANGING THE WAY TURTLES SEE FISHING NETS
                              Saving Turtles and Helping Fishers

                              Hundreds of thousands of sea turtles are accidentally caught and killed by
                              fishing gear every year. Some experts have suggested modifying the gear
                              to reduce danger.
                                 But maybe the solution is to change the way turtles perceive it.
                                 John Wang, an ecologist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
                              Administration (NOAA) submitted the idea to the WWF International
                              Smart Gear Competition, a challenge to identify innovations for
                              reducing accidental bycatch in fisheries.
                                 Turtles can see certain light wavelengths that a lot of fish species
                              can’t. A light with the right wavelength might help turtles see and
                              avoid the nets while still catching fish.
                                 The device, which won a runner-up prize, started out using a glow
                              stick. Through funding from WWF, Wang then switched to LED lights,
MICHAEL OSMOND                testing various colors at field sites in Mexico and Indonesia, settling
Senior Program Officer        on green and ultraviolet.
                                 Test results showed up to a 60% reduction in turtle bycatch—and at
                              the Indonesian site, a 20% boost in target catch for participating fishers.
                                 WWF and NOAA are working to develop a better case for the light and
                              are exploring testing it in Pakistan as well as the Philippines and
                              Indonesia, important feeding grounds for endangered leatherback turtles.
                                 A simple solution could both save turtles and benefit communities.

                                                        GREEN TURTLE [EN]
                                                        SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
                                                        $100 / $55 / $25

                                                        * The green turtle is one of the largest sea
                                                           turtles and the only herbivore among the
                                                           different species.

GIANT SEA TURTLE [EN]                                   LOGGERHEAD TURTLE [EN]
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVEL                                 SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
$250                                                    $100 / $55 / $25

                                                        * Loggerhead turtles, named for their large
                                                           heads support­ing powerful jaw muscles, are
                                                           able to crush hard-shelled prey like clams
                                                           and sea urchins.

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KOALA [VU]
                                                                                  SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
                                                                                  $100 / $55 / $25

                                                                                  * Koalas are nocturnal
                                                                                     marsupials and spend
                                                                                     most of the day sleeping
                                                                                     in the crooks of trees
                                                                                     and at night, climbing
                                                                                     high into the trees to
                                                                                     eat several pounds of
                                                                                     eucalyptus leaves.

 A U S T R A L I A

      PREDICTING CORAL BLEACHING
      Guiding Efforts to Save Oceans

      Many countries depend on reefs for food, tourism, and coastal protection.
      As researchers, for the first time, we have created models to predict coral
      bleaching at a finer scale to help prioritize conservation work.
         Coral reefs are vulnerable to climate change impacts because they
      are easily stressed by changes in water temperature. Bleaching occurs
      when above-average sea temperatures or other stressors disrupt
      coral’s mutualistic relationship with the algae that live within its
      tissue. When stressed, algae leave the coral, turning it white and
      making it more vulnerable to disease and death.
         We need to be more innovative and proactive if we want to see
      coral reefs thrive into the next century. And we must embrace the new
      climate reality to guide efforts to save our oceans.                                      DR. GABBY AHMADIA
                                                                                                WWF Lead Scientist

     Adoption includes adult
     and joey with a donation
          of $55 or more

KANGAROO                                                    QUOKKA
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS                                    SYMBOLIC ADOPTION LEVELS
$100 / $55 / $25                                            $100 / $55 / $25

* Kangaroos
           are herbivores that eat mostly                  * Quokkas,
                                                                      the smallest wallaby, are marsupials
  grasses and succulent plants that provide                   native to Australia that store fat in their tails to
  moisture, allowing for long periods without water.          cope with seasonal food availability.

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                                                             BLACK CERAMIC MUG SET
                                                             DONATION LEVEL
                                                             $55

                                                             NEW! Start your day with tigers and zebras.
                                                             Drink your morning coffee or tea and be
                                                             reminded of WWF’s global efforts to
                                                             safeguard life on Earth. Made of black
                                                             ceramic with coasters crafted from Forest
                                                             Stewardship Council (FSC) wood.

BASKETS FROM UGANDA
DONATION LEVEL
$100

NEW! These handcrafted baskets from Uganda
are rooted in tradition. They are made using
natural dyes, woven into modern day designs.
They are ethically sourced Authentic Fair Trade
Products. Each basket measures 12” deep and
3” high. No two baskets are alike with slight
variations in color and shape.
The Blue Spell Basket is crafted using raffia and
palm leaves.
The Sun Swirl Basket is woven from banana
stalk and raffia.

                                                                           2018 12-MONTH CALENDAR
                                                                           DONATION LEVEL
                                                                           $25

                                                                           NEW! WWF’s exclusive calendar
                                                                           features spectacular photos of
                                                                           species and places around the
                                                                           globe where WWF works for
                                                                           the benefit of both people and
                                                                           nature. In our 2018 calendar, we
                                                                           feature images that capture
                                                                           small but spectacular moments.
                                                                           Much like our own work, wildlife
                                                                           photography requires a lot
                                                                           of endurance and hope. This
                                                                           calendar will be a daily reminder
                                                                           of your passion for species and
                                                                           their habitats. Measures 14-3/16"
                                                                           W x 10-7/8" H.

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ZIPPERED SWEATSHIRT                                         PULLOVER SWEATSHIRT
DONATION LEVEL                                              DONATION LEVEL
$100                                                        $100

Wear your commitment on your sleeve in our                  NEW! Enjoy weekend comfort every day in this 100%
zippered sweatshirt with a panda logo printed               preshrunk cotton logo sweatshirt. The cranberry
on the front and embroidered panda patch                    pullover in unisex sizing features the panda logo on
on the arm. 100% preshrunk bubblegum pink                   the front. Unisex sizes S, M, L, XL
cotton. Women’s sizes S, M, L, XL

BASEBALL CAP                           Tan and White                           Black and White
DONATION LEVEL
$55

NEW! Featuring the endangered panda,
our baseball cap has an adjustable strap
and a panda logo embroidered on the
front and back. One size fits all.

LOGO T-SHIRTS                           Women's                                 Women's
DONATION LEVEL
$55

Featuring the panda logo, this
shirt highlights protecting the
future of nature worldwide.
Long and short sleeve styles
available in both women’s and
unisex sizes. Logo shirts are
available in unisex sizes S, M, L,
XL, XXL and women's fit XS, S,
M, L, XL

Unisex                                 Unisex                                  Unisex

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FELT ORNAMENTS FROM NEPAL                                COLORING BOOK
DONATION LEVEL                                           DONATION LEVEL
$55                                                      $25

Crafted by Nepali artisans in Kathmandu, these           NEW! Enjoy the simple pleasure of coloring while
vibrantly colored ornaments are fashioned using          also learning about your favorite wildlife species.
the ancient technique of felting to create festive       Eighteen detailed animal and landscape designs
animal shapes. This set includes an owl, a polar         and information on each species and landscape
bear and a penguin, ranging from 3" to 3 ½" tall.        for hours of creative expression. 9" x 12".

SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS                                  SPECIAL-EDITION CHRISTOPHER RADKO®
DONATION LEVEL                                           AFRICAN ELEPHANT ORNAMENT
$55                                                      DONATION LEVEL
                                                         $75
NEW! These adorable panda salt and pepper
shakers will liven up any table. The shakers             NEW! Our African elephant handblown glass
feature pandas nibbling on their preferred diet          ornament was made exclusively for WWF. This
of bamboo, the species chosen as WWF’s logo              special-edition ornament is truly a work of art
nearly six decades ago. Each ceramic shaker              and will be a charismatic addition to any holiday
measures 2-1/4" tall and is 2-3/8" wide.                 tree. Measures 4" tall; 5" wide at the base.

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PANDA SNOW GLOBE                                                             PANDA GOLF UMBRELLA
DONATION LEVEL                                                               DONATION LEVEL
$75                                                                          $55

NEW! Our exclusive glass snow globe showcases a glimpse into the             Show the world you care about
panda’s snowy habitat in China, the only place in the world where they       nature — choose our golf
live in the wild. Measures 5” tall, which includes a base made of FSC-       umbrella featuring a repeating
certified wood with a natural finish.                                        panda logo alternating with
                                                                             deep forest green panels.
                                                                             Durable and oversized with a
                                                                             60" diameter.

PANDA BOX PUZZLE
DONATION LEVEL
$55

NEW! Twelve large animal shaped puzzles with 2, 4, and 6 pieces
for puzzle making. Species such as the rhino, sea turtle, elephant
and tiger are featured.

                                                                             FLAMINGO BEACH TOWEL
                                                                             DONATION LEVEL
WILDLIFE SOCK SET                                                            $55
DONATION LEVEL
$55                                                                          Our vibrant pink flamingo towel is
                                                                             perfect for summer adventures.
NEW! How wild are your feet? Slip on our stylish animal socks—the            Brightly colored and easy to
set includes sloths, pandas and giraffes, three species in areas             spot, it’s perfect beachfront
where WWF works. Made from soft blue, green, or orange organic               property. 100% cotton with a
cotton, they measure 14" in length; 7-1/2" inches from heel to top.          plush velour feel. 62"H x 36"W.

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