---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2006 08:11:08 -0500 (CDT) From: World Wildlife Fund <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: WWF July E-Newsletter: Tiger Study Finds Habitat Shrinking ****************** WWF E-Newsletter July, 2006 ****************** SUPPORT WWF Adopt a Tiger! http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=XY9twgnv0MImP1W-aumb5A.. Tigers reside in 40 percent less habitat than they were thought to a decade ago. Your symbolic adoption will help WWF protect tigers and their habitats. You will receive a plush tiger when you adopt a litter of tiger cubs! http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=qzv3pSPYj2ZxUlPxXEhoTA.. Double or even triple your charitable gift--learn how. http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=wNJyLM-4iJ9kig0tVMZT9w.. ****************** CONSERVATION RESULTS Tiger Study Finds Habitat Shrinking WWF collaborated with other organizations on the most comprehensive scientific study of tiger habitats ever done. The study finds that tigers reside in 40 percent less habitat than they were thought to a decade ago. But large-scale conservation efforts have largely succeeded in some areas, raising hopes that similar efforts could be replicated. WWF continues to establish protected areas and is working to reduce - and ultimately, eliminate - the trade in tiger parts and products. http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=Vy1qMvwQST_s39sZjm8Mzw.. ****************** LEARN MORE ABOUT TIGERS Study Summary and PDFs http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=16-QAFMGU-jboME_9mnxVw.. Field Notes: First Encounter with a Tiger in Sumatra http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=9Vf1JaQPq3dnrIawb4yHyw.. Discover Fascinating WWF Tiger Facts http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=ytP0ORQ1j1-4Dmb6l5Zm8w.. Take our Tiger Quiz http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=X4PiSA8tuW7OyW0T6WkCtw.. Browse the Tiger Camera Trap Photo Gallery http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=Vs8nwG3dh-urKjIufWXlvQ.. ****************** WWF Works with Fishermen to Eliminate Wasteful Bycatch Hundreds of thousands of marine turtles die annually as unwanted bycatch, the incidental capture of "non-target species." Caught in the nets, hooks, and lines of the world's fisheries, bycatch is the single most important threat to these ancient mariners. Moreover, hundreds of thousands of dolphins, small whales, and seabirds die each year from entanglement in fishing nets, making bycatch their largest cause of mortality and pushing several species to the verge of extinction. In the largest marine conservation project ever in the Eastern Tropical Pacific, WWF and its partners are working with with fishermen, exporters, and fisheries agencies to test and promote new equipment and best fishing practices to reduce the bycatch. http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=NXE_lKreBlYPRel3S5ukHg.. ****************** TAKE ACTION Oppose a Damaging Oceans Bill Our planet's oceans are in trouble and the plant and animal life they sustain are being threatened. Overfishing, marine habitat destruction, coastal development, global warming, and pollution are pushing our ocean ecosystems to the brink of collapse. WWF uses market incentives to promote responsible fishing and works with government and other conservation partners to advance policies that will sustain the vital and diverse wildlife and habitats that constitute the ocean's web of life. Ask Congress to help WWF's efforts by reauthorizing and strengthening the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the primary law governing fishing in U.S. ocean waters. http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=RGTBokTzDOq8dDmXocPN8Q.. ****************** Explore Wild Places and Species with WWF's WildFinder Taking a trip this summer? Whether you are exploring wildlife on a safari in Tanzania or simply camping out in your backyard, WWF's WildFinder helps you discover the many species that live there. The most extensive database ever developed, WildFinder is a map-driven, searchable database of more than 26,000 species worldwide, including birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. WildFinder is a great resource for students, educators, travelers, birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike. Find the species that are in your travel destination or enter your zip code to see what's in your backyard! http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=7kknKyZkHLlnI78OPNfL4g.. ****************** DO YOU KNOW? What is the estimated population of tigers remaining in the wild? a. 2,000 - 4,400 http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=DbHKCe0Hvui53n-ipwLsqg.. b. 11,200 - 13,500 http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=oF4KcwXyHHQO5wkRct1ZTg.. c. 1,320 - 3,300 http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=j60IlSOT0mq4O8xzCsgzXA.. d. 5,000 - 7,000 http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=YClWuKdlttm_YPrlvmb3eA.. Have a great question? Email it to us! [EMAIL PROTECTED] ****************** Snow Leopard Coming to Build-A-Bear Workshop? On August 12, Build-A-Bear Workshop? stores across the country will introduce the latest stuffed toy animal in a series that benefits WWF, Snow Leopard. This endangered species - native to Central and South Asia - is facing a series of threats in the wild. WWF receives $1 from every animal sold. http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=yNqNdF8AWFWFsKdE39Mu4Q.. ****************** WWF Wildlife Checks Message!Products produces and distributes the WWF check series, featuring images of endangered and threatened species. These checks are printed on recycled paper using soy-based inks. In addition, WWF address labels, message cards, mousepads, and checkbook covers support WWF, which receives a minimum of 10 percent of the purchase price. http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=PyXNdOC_-sQPFH4_5wrByA.. ****************** WWF WALLPAPER OF THE MONTH Baby Tiger WWF has a long history of tiger conservation, and now you can share our love of these incredible cats through your very own baby tiger wallpaper. Download this or any of our other free wallpapers today, and show your support for WWF's commitment to tigers and their habitat. Download this wallpaper today! It's free! http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=hcoN7194sOhMOU6o8Wy1FQ.. Send a free tiger e-card to tell your friends about WWF's wallpaper of the month. http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=KAb581TVj4jYzhRGh--98A.. ****************** Thank you for being a part of the WWF online community. The email address we have in our records for you is: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to other free WWF E-newsletters or change your email address or contact information, please login http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=wieO0UMHTxdLBHkFbLxlSQ.. to your member center. You can also unsubscribe from WWF E-newsletters as well. http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/CO?i=3H9U5Dq-EwwmzeLWOr0E-9bEZ9G5v8mx&cid=1126 World Wildlife Fund 1250 24th St. NW Washington, DC 20037-1193
