World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF)
The WWF is one of the world’s biggest environmental protection organizations with more than five million supporters worldwide.
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animal protection
"For the 'Preservation of Friends' and the 'Destruction of Enemies:' Studying and Protecting Birds in Late Imperial Russia"
This paper surveys major developments in the Imperial Russian history of wild bird protection and related issues of ornithology during the century or so leading up to the First World War.
"The Grey Seal in Britain: A Twentieth Century History of a Nature Conservation Success"
This article examines the complex history of the grey seal problem in Britain since 1914.
"From 'Useless Brutes' to National Treasures: A Century of Evolving Attitudes towards Native Fauna in New South Wales, 1860s to 1960s"
The emergence of native fauna as a theme in conservation is used to explore the changing relationship between nature and human culture in late nineteenth century and early to mid-twentieth century Australia.
"The Politics of Conservation in France in the 19th Century"
Matagne examines French conservation policies in the 19th century with reference to three important issues: i) the protection of landscapes; ii) the protection of animal and vegetable species; and iii) nature conservation in the colonies.
Biruté Galdikas's work with orangutans on Borneo
In 1971, Biruté Galdikas begins her long-term study of wild orangutans, which would greatly expand human scientific knowledge on these primates.
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Dian Fossey's Work with Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda
Fossey becomes a leading expert on mountain gorillas and advocates for their protection.
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Jane Goodall's long-term study of chimpanzees
Jane Goodall begins her decades-long study of social interactions of wild chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania.
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World Wildlife Foundation
The non-profit organization’s main goal is the protection of endangered species.
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The Nature Conservancy
The international, nonprofit organization works to protect ecologically important habitats.
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