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🌍 Our mission: To inspire & empower the world to protect wildlife & vital habitats from critical threats.

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Wildlife traffickers take note: The cast of @TheWalkingDead is watching you. Ck out our new campaign PSA w/ @USFWS !
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Congratulations to China on Banning #Ivory
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Every year, eleven million metric tons of plastic wash into our oceans. Today, we launched our new Be a #BYOer campaign with #WangYibo 王一博 in China to encourage consumers to reduce single-use plastics.
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Led by one of China’s most popular celebrities, #WangYibo , WildAid's new campaign in China promotes a range of sustainable lifestyle choices to reduce our impacts on climate change and the environment. This #EarthDay #RestoreOurEarth Your action will start the movement!
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Today is actor and WildAid ambassador #WangYibo ’s birthday! Join us as we celebrate him and express our gratitude for his dedicated support in promoting pangolin conservation. 🎊💚 P.S. Catch Wang Yibo in "Defenders of the Hidden" now:
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Twenty-four trillion pieces of microplastics in the ocean and counting
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WildAid, the China Wildlife Conservation Association, & Youku jointly hosted the premiere of "Defenders of the Hidden” yesterday in Beijing! Starring actor #WangYibo , this two-part docuseries is a firsthand look at the threats to pangolins and the work to protect them in China.
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We are very proud of our first-ever 360 degree digital placement for our recent plastics campaign. As seen at Shanghai airport, this placement attracted over 2 million views in its first month of placement. We hope to distribute more innovative ads like this. #WangYibo 王一博
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WildAid launched a new public campaign with superstar #WangYibo 王一博 to encourage consumers to reduce single-use plastics. #BYOer
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In case you missed it: There’s hope for Chinese pangolins! Once on the brink of extinction due to habitat loss & poaching, these critically endangered creatures show signs of recovery. #WangYibo teamed up with us for our latest campaign to spread the word:
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EXCITING NEWS: “The Pursuit of Hope”—Part 1 of the two-part docuseries “Defenders of the Hidden”—is now available! Join WildAid ambassador #WangYibo as he explores the incredible efforts of Chinese officials & civilians to protect pangolins. 📽️ Watch now:
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"Lighting Up Hope"—Part 2 of the docuseries "Defenders of the Hidden"—is now available! Follow along with #WangYibo as he learns of the efforts & achievements of ordinary heroes seeking to save the critically endangered Chinese pangolin. 💚 📽️ Tune in:
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"As storms intensify and become more frequent, the movement of trash from land to our oceans and, and vice versa, is only going to get worse."
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“Pangolins are very important in the whole ecosystem... If you lose pangolins you upset all sorts of things, but the sheer humanity of not looking after such a beautiful, gentle animal as a pangolin breaks my heart.” —David Attenborough
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In June 2020, China upgraded protections for pangolins to Class I, the highest level of legal protection. This upgrade has led to increased conservation efforts, including infrared camera monitoring projects that are revealing an uptick in pangolin numbers in the wild! 📸🌿
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Last week, WildAid launched a new public campaign with superstar #WangYibo 王一博 to encourage consumers to reduce single-use plastics. #BYOer
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We’re thrilled to share that Defenders of the Hidden has become the highest-rated documentary on Youku, one of China’s top streaming platforms! 💚 Documentary-related content published by WildAid in China has reached 1 BILLION views, 2.53 million shares, & 6 million likes. 🎬
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Check out the trailer for "Defenders of the Hidden"! 📽️🌟 Starring #WangYibo , this two-part docuseries spotlights efforts to protect the critically endangered Chinese pangolin. Find out where to watch the full series and learn more here:
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Here's where to catch “Defenders of the Hidden”: 📽️ Youku special members: Part 1 will be available on Youku Documentaries on 7/29, followed by Part 2 on 8/5. 📽️ All Youku & YouTube: Part 1 will be available on Youku & WildAid’s YouTube on 8/5, followed by Part 2 on 8/12.
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Huge thank you to our supporters and #WangYibo and his incredible fans for making this success possible! You've helped bring much-needed awareness to pangolins! 💚 Watch Defenders of the Hidden here:
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WildAid ambassador #WangYibo recently joined us on a field mission to personally help set up some of these cameras. We released billboards across China sharing this exciting news and encouraging people to keep this momentum going by pledging to say no to all pangolin products!
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Big news to brighten your weekend! Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc today issued a new directive with urgent and powerful measures to restrict wildlife trade and consumption, and reduce further pandemic risk. Read More:
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Congratulations to @LantingFrans on your Lifetime Achievement Award + More from the ' #Wildlife Photographer of the Year' awards: Here are the best animal photos of 2018
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WildAid in the Wild: Our biodiversity billboard catching attention at #Chongqing subway station, reminding consumers of the importance of conserving biodiversity for all health.
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Congratulations on enacting your #IvoryBan China.
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Check out our latest pangolin PSA—airing now across China! A huge thank you to WildAid ambassador #WangYibo for encouraging everyone to say no to pangolin products—because restoring pangolin populations depends on the collective efforts of all.
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Pangolins are the planet’s most heavily trafficked wild mammal, sought after for their meat & scales. We work with partners across Asia & Africa to strengthen enforcement of the laws protecting pangolins while changing consumer behaviors to reduce the demand for pangolin parts.
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WildAid mourns loss of elephant hero Wayne Lotter of @PAMSFoundation
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Why James Cameron & Arnold @Schwarzenegger Want You to Eat Less Meat @VanityFair @KateyRich
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Elephants are nature’s gardeners. 🌳 They eat or crush small plants and trees, allowing larger trees get the sunlight needed to grow and capture carbon. They also create space for smaller animals to disperse nuts and seeds! All animals play a role. All are worth protecting.
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Happy Birthday to our ambassador, Yibo. Thank you for the tweet @ZhanGeBoDi !
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In honor of ambassador Yibo's 25th birthday, we're happy to announce our initiative for @WildAid With every $ donated, we'll top up an equal amount. Goal: $250 Donation open till end Aug (see bio for kofi link) or dm us💚 #WangYibo #王一博 #ワンイーボー #หวังอี้ป๋อ #왕이보
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The Chinese government has banned #pangolin scales from use in traditional Chinese medicine & elevated pangolins to a level one protected species. This move will shut down the commercial trade of pangolin parts within China & slow the international trade!
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Reminder: When we care for the earth, we care for ourselves. 🌎 #EarthDay
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There’s one thing we ALL agree on: #JoinTheHerd & vote to stop the ivory trade at @CITES on September 24.
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Pangolins are the only mammals covered in scales. When they feel threatened, they roll into a ball for protection. In fact, the word "pangolin" comes from the Malay word “penggulung,” which means roller! Share to help give these remarkable animals the attention they deserve. 🌟
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"We shouldn't be talking about climate change without talking about biodiversity loss or the critical role that wildlife and other species play in maintaining a healthy planet." Thank you @paulwesley ! 🌍🌱 Learn more: #BiodiversityDay
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BREAKING NEWS: #China announced today that #ivory sales will be banned by the end of 2017! Read more.
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China just announced its national insurance will no longer cover medicines containing raw and cooked pangolin beginning January 1, 2020!
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70 species of #sharks are at risk of extinction. We work with @YaoMing & other ambassadors to reduce demand for shark fin soup
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Chinese pangolins are making a comeback! 🎉 Once on the brink of extinction due to habitat loss and poaching, these critically endangered creatures are now showing signs of recovery.
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We recently teamed up with South China Airlines to promote pangolin conservation! Targeting flights to areas where pangolins are frequently spotted, we distributed 200,000 boarding pass stickers featuring an ad asking passengers to say no to pangolin products.
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The @WalkingDead_AMC and #BlackPanther Star @DanaiGurira Poses with #Elephant for Conservation Awareness
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"WildAid in the wild": Our recent biodiversity billboards catching travelers in the Kunming airport
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A pangolin’s diet is mostly made up of ants & termites, so you can imagine how beneficial they are when it comes to insect control. Just one pangolin can eat enough termites to protect over 40 acres of land from destruction. Happy weekend from these vital forest guardians! 🌿
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Pangolins play an important ecological role by keeping insect populations in check. A single pangolin can eat enough ants and termites to protect around 40 acres of land from destruction. 🧡 Celebrate #WorldPangolinDay today by raising awareness about these incredible animals!
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There's hope for Chinese pangolins! 🙌 Ongoing monitoring of these critically endangered animals in recent years has revealed a rebound in their numbers. Learn more about this hopeful news & our new pangolin campaign with WildAid ambassador #WangYibo ! 👇
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Did you know that up to 50% of #plastics are made for single-use purposes? Our #BYOer campaign encourages consumers to bring their own bags shopping. Photo cred @NatGeo
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The #herd : 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘 | You: 🐘 | What are you waiting for? #JoinTheHerd at
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This is good news! The risk that allowing rhino, tiger parts in medicine would stimulate demand was too great
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We are excited to announce that we've partnered with @UniversalPics and the filmmakers of @JurassicWorld #FallenKingdom to save #endangered #rhinos . Read More:
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A single pangolin can eat up to 70 million insects in a year, helping protect around 40 acres of land from destruction. As they dig for insects, pangolins aerate the soil and turn over organic material, helping vegetation grow.
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Watch as an elephant mother reaches out to comfort her calf. ❤️🐘 Touching, caressing, and smelling one another with their trunks helps elephants build and maintain social bonds. Video: Mital Patel
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Riding in style! Baby pangolins, or 'pangopups', hitch a ride on their mother's tail during their first few months of life. These future ecosystem engineers will play a vital role in protecting forests from destruction by keeping insect populations in check. 🐜🌱
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EXCITING NEWS: WildAid's marine program won The @EarthshotPrize ! Thank you to the Earthshot community for giving us and, most importantly, our local partners worldwide this tremendous opportunity.
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Meet our #EarthshotSingapore2023 Winners! With their £1 million prize and our support, they'll accelerate their projects and continue making a positive impact on people and the planet.    ​ ​ 🌳 @AccionAndina 🚙 GRST ​ 🌊 @WildAid ♻️ @S4sTechnologies 🌎 @Boomitra
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Elephants play a vital role in their ecosystems. 🌳🐘 They clear the way, allowing sunlight to reach shorter plants & creating space for smaller animals to move & disperse seeds. Even their footprints can create micro-ecosystems that provide a home for tadpoles & other organisms!
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GOOD NEWS FOR PANGOLINS: Pangolin meat consumption in urban Cameroon has plummeted, thanks to rising awareness and support for laws protecting these endangered animals! 👏 🎉 Join us in celebrating this big step forward for pangolins! Learn more:
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In Zimbabwe, @DanaiGurira promotes anti-poaching campaign @washingtonpost #PoachingStealsFromUsAll
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Pangolins are not a threat to anyone unless they are captured, traded and consumed by humans. Pledge to protect pangolins! #WorldPangolinDay #PangolinPower
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Here's to a weekend full of joy and appreciation for our wild friends! 💛🌿
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There is only 1 day left in 2021 and a few hours left to help protect wildlife and our oceans. You can still make a donation that will be doubled thanks to two generous donors:
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We’ve got reason to celebrate on #EarthDay ! Consumption of #shark fin soup in China is down by 80%
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. @CITES adopts resolution to close domestic #ivory markets! Big step forward 2 saving elephants. #CoP17 #JOINTHEHERD
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Catching a cat nap isn't easy with a litter of playful, curious cubs. Lion cubs learn important social behaviors through play and by imitating the adults around them. 🦁 📹: Dereck Joubert
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WildAid launched a new public campaign in China to reduce single-use plastics by encouraging consumers to bring their own reusable water bottles, cutlery and shopping bags to work and shops. #BYOer
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Hundreds of elephants dead in mysterious mass die-off in Botswana, government is yet to test the remains of the dead animals in what has been described as a ‘conservation disaster’
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@bbright_AiYibo The documentary will be released in June! 💚
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Pangolins are often called forest guardians. By eating millions of ants and termites each year, they help protect forests from destruction and promote healthy soils for vegetation. Ahead of #WorldPangolinDay , learn more about these incredible animals:
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Michael @Cudlitz of @TheWalkingDead joins us and the k-9s for our campaign launch with @USFWS at @ATLairport !
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Pangolins are the only species of mammal covered in large, hard scales. This pinecone-like exterior serves a variety of purposes—like allowing baby pangolins to cling on as they ride on their mother's backs! 💛 Learn more: 📸: © Piotr Naskrecki
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Happy #BatAppreciationDay ! These nocturnal heroes boost biodiversity & act as natural pest control, munching up to 1,200 mosquitoes/hr. They help agriculture & cut pesticide reliance. Share & spread awareness for these incredible fliers! #SaveTheBats
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In honor of #WorldOceansDay2016 , a major donor is DOUBLING donations today! ➡️➡️➡️ @boderek
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“Having respect for animals makes us better humans.” —Jane Goodall
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Happy #WorldRainforestDay ! Rainforests are vital in combating climate change, support over half of the world’s animals (like the black-bellied pangolin!) and plants, help ensure there's sufficient fresh water for life on our planet, and so much more. 💧🌱
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Heading into the weekend like:
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Thanks so much for watching! 💚💚 #DefendersOfTheHidden
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@WildAid I finally got to watch this documentary. It is so well made! I learned a lot about Chinese pangolin and of course, your Ambassador #WangYibo was amazing! 💚 #WangYibo27thBirthday #WangYibo_DefendersOfTheHidden #WangYiboxPangolinCampaign #WangYiboxWildAid
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It’s time to set fire to the ivory trade. Stand with Kenya on April 30 and watch the ivory burn live. #JoinTheHerd
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Are you a #BYOer ? Every time you bring your own reusable item, it makes a difference. Action starts the movement. #WangYibo #ambassador
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WildAid Weibo As today 8th Anniversary of Debut for WildAid Ambassador's #WangYibo . WildAid post a wish💚 "Happy 8th Anniversary Yibo thank you for joining us in protecting forests & oceans and encouraging everyone to actively respond to climate change.." #8YearsWithWangYibo
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Pre launch huddle. The amazing @KeeganAllen raising awareness with @USFWS @CustomsBorder #StopWildlifeTrafficking
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Meet the majestic southern white rhino! White rhinos are the second largest land animal in the world. By clearing vegetation & playing a role in seed dispersal & germination, these veritable groundskeepers are critical in creating healthy ecosystems. 🦏🌿 📹: Mital Patel
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World's 4th-largest cargo carrier BANS #shark fin shipments. Time for @FedEx to go FIN FREE!→
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#Vaquita porpoises at risk of immediate extinction due to illegal fishing trade @themanitoban @J_AbasMB
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We are thrilled that our #biodiversity and Don't be a Villain to #wildlife ads are catching the eye of fans and consumers across China
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. @Schwarzenegger knows a #ClimateDiet is good for your health and the health of the planet. #LESSMEATLESSHEAT
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WildAid is excited to film with Afrobeats superstar, @davido in Los Angeles! We are collaborating on an important project to support the protection of wildlife. Keep an eye on our social media channels for more details in the coming weeks. 🙌🏾
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Pangolins have survived for over 80 million years. However, the demand for pangolin meat and scales is pushing all 8 species of these shy, gentle animals to the brink of extinction today. We're working to reduce the demand for pangolin parts. Learn more:
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Footballer and WildAid Ambassador @alexiwobi is on a mission to protect wildlife in Nigeria and across the continent from the illegal trade. #NigeriaForWildlife #AFCON #AFCON2021
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#IThinkItWouldBeGreatIf We protect elephants for generations to come. #JoinTheHerd @CIGLART
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In the past, #pangolins only defense from poachers was to roll up into a ball. But now all species are protected by law. So please, never buy pangolin meat or scales. When the buying stops, the killing can too.
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How Josh Duhamel Is Seeking To End The Illegal Trade Of @Wildlife @joshduhamel @HauteLiving
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Ok, how cool is it that Michael @Cudlitz is a WildAid ambassador? #JoinTheHerd #TGIF
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Ready for #TWD Season 7? 📷: @Cudlitz
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Lacoste drops its iconic crocodile to bring awareness to 10 endangered animals #rhino #vaquita #tiger @voguemagazine @LACOSTE
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NEW! Jackie Chan fights for #pangolin conservation w/ @WildAid & @nature_org @EyeOfJackieChan
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Discarded coronavirus face masks and gloves rising threat to #ocean life, conservationists warn. The bright colours of latex gloves risk can be mistaken as food by seabirds, turtles & other marine mammals putting them at risk of severe injuries and death
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Elephants are nature’s gardeners. 🌱🐘 They eat or crush small plants and trees, allowing larger trees get the sunlight needed to grow and capture carbon. They also create space for smaller animals to disperse nuts and seeds! All animals play a role. All are worth protecting.
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