In 1961 passionate individuals established WWF (World Wildlife Fund). They are now one of the biggest charities on earth supporting wildlife. For example the Giant Panda once was one of the most threatened species on earth, now they are listed as vulnerable by the IUCN (The Internation Union for Conservation of Nature). This was because WWF had been working with the Chinese government to protect Giant Panda Habitats. Now their habitat covers over 3.8 million acres of forest.

Fun fact: helping the giant panda was WWF's inspiration for their logo!