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WildAid is an environmental organization based in San Francisco, California, United States. WildAid focuses on reducing the demand for wildlife products. WildAid works with Asian and Western celebrities and business leaders to dissuade people from purchasing wildlife products via public service announcements and educational initiatives, reaching hundreds of millions of people per year. WildAid operates a field program in the Galapagos Islands, protecting the Galápagos Marine Reserve, apprehending poachers and smugglers and creating economic alternatives to local communities. WildAid works with media, governments, celebrities and local partners and communities worldwide to make wildlife conservation a global priority. WildAid has partnered with organizations such as the African Wildlife Foundation, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, and SharkSavers. Charity Navigator has given WildAid a perfect score of 100.00 since December 1, 2016. Source

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New Comprehensive Report Uncovers Threats to Conservation and Pet Health in Thailand’s Growing Shark-Based Pet Treat Market

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Whole dried sharks used in pet treats — half of those tested in the study were found to contain unsafe arsenic levels. © Sirachai Arunrugstichai / WildAid / Ocean Blue Tree Many pet owners purchase shark-based treats believing they are a healthy choice for their dogs and cats. However, a new comprehensive report from WildAid and Ocean Blue Tree reveals that these products may pose risks not only to vulnerable shark populations, but also to pets themselves.
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Zhang Linghe Explores Energy Transition Across China in New Documentary Series

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A promotional poster for “The Answer Is Earth” starring Zhang Linghe. With China poised to play a defining role in the world’s climate future, WildAid and its partners are directly shaping the public discussion on energy transition in China. In April 2026, under the technical guidance of the Foreign Environmental Cooperation Center of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, WildAid launched The Answer Is Earth, a three-part documentary series in co-production with Warner Bros. Discovery.
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A Ghost Net Clean-up Effort is Helping Coral Reefs Recover in China

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A diver removes debris from the top of a table coral in Wanning, China. One year ago, this coral structure was tightly wrapped in ghost nets and beginning to bleach. Today, it’s recovering and a variety of fish species have returned. Ghost nets put entire ecosystems at risk. This lost or discarded fishing gear can drift for years, ensnaring marine animals, damaging coral reefs, and degrading slowly into harmful microplastics.
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Gabon Celebrates Inaugural Environmental Journalism Awards

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The winners of the 2026 Gabon Environmental Media Awards. WildAid hosted the official award ceremony for the inaugural 2026 Gabon Environmental Media Awards in Libreville on May 28, recognizing outstanding journalists and content creators whose reporting has helped raise public awareness of environmental challenges and inspire action to protect Gabon’s natural heritage.
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The Incredible Migration of Hammerhead Sharks Across the Eastern Tropical Pacific

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Schooling hammerheads in Cocos Island, Costa Rica. As apex predators, hammerhead sharks are extremely important to maintaining the balance of ocean ecosystems. Yet despite surviving for 20 million years, they are being threatened by overfishing and illegal fishing. Today, six out of 10 hammerhead species are listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List. WildAid is working to safeguard the Eastern Tropical Pacific, where hammerheads migrate every year to reproduce.
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Traditional Medicine Leaders Call for an End to Rhino Horn Use

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Rhino horn has long been sought after for use in traditional medicine. While it appeared in some ancient medical texts for very limited purposes, its purported benefits have since been exaggerated, turning it into a so-called “miracle drug.” These misconceptions have fueled demand, driving poaching and illegal trade and pushing rhino species to the brink of extinction. Since the beginning of the 20th century, the global wild rhino population has plummeted to fewer than 28,000 individuals.
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Small Actions, Big Impact: 8 Ways to Help the Planet for Earth Month

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The biggest opportunity for change on Earth is us. Today’s greatest environmental threats — the climate crisis, habitat loss, and shrinking biodiversity — are largely driven by human behavior. But just as our actions can be the greatest threat to the planet, they can also be the most powerful solution. Individual choices, multiplied, can drive lasting change. From what we buy and eat to how we travel and talk about the climate, our everyday choices shape the systems around us.
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WildAid’s New Campaign Invites Everyone to Join the Movement to Say No to Shark Consumption

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For decades, sharks have been misunderstood, but these apex predators play a critical role in maintaining balance across marine ecosystems. Today, their populations are in steep decline, and that’s a problem for all of us. An estimated 100 million sharks are killed each year, driven by global demand for their fins, cartilage, skin, and liver — putting the stability of our oceans at serious risk.
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WildAid Website Terms of Use

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Welcome! We appreciate your interest in WildAid (“WildAid,” “we,” or “us”). These Website Terms of Use (the “Terms“) govern your access to and use of our website at https://wildaid.org, as well as any related websites that link to these Terms (collectively referred to herein as the “Website”). These Terms are a legally binding contract between you and WildAid regarding your access to and use of the Website. PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY, AS THEY AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS.
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From Rainforests to Mangroves: How Forest Protection Sustains Life on Earth

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A jungle in Gabon, part of the vast Congo Basin. No matter where in the world we live, we all depend on the world’s forests. Forests support an estimated 80% of terrestrial biodiversity while regulating the climate through carbon capture and storage, as well as providing food, shelter, and mental health benefits for people. Protecting forests is essential to sustaining life on Earth.
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