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Borneo
This month WWF have set out on a journey to capture several pygmy Elephants to outfit them with devices which will help WWF to study their population better. WWF and Columbia University researchers proved in 2003 that the elephants in Borneo (the worlds 3rd largest island) and genetically different from the Asian Elephants and are likely to be a new subspecies.
Eastern Himalayas
While this region is one of the most popular holiday visits with its beautiful views, the global warming is ruining it. The glaciers are being melted, poverty is becoming a problem as is population growth, and poaching is taking away some of the rare privileges in the Himalayas such as rhinos and tigers.
Forests of the lower Mekong
Some of the most diverse woodlands in main Asia are a hidden treasure and are home to some of the most exiting creatures discovered in the 20th century. Since 1986 WWF has been working on projects in the forests. Our overall objective is to learn more about the region, to strengthen the protection of rare sites and wildlife, build conservation, experience and skills.
Forests of the Upper Yangtze
The home of the Giant Panda, the WWF logo. The forests of Central China use to cover approximately 300,000, but now only covers 83,000 square miles.
Other rare and endangered animals that live in these forests include the goat like takin, the clouded leopard, the wolf, the Asiatic Black Bear, the White Lipped Deer, the golden monkey and the Red Panda.
Go to the World Wildlife Fund official website for more info on this subject.
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