November 20, 2025
Types of whales: meet the largest animals in the ocean
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Explore: animals
Welcome to IFAW’s Explore section. Select from the options to learn more about our work with animals, animal welfare, and conservation.
sharksjaguarswolveselephantsendangered speciespangolinsgiraffeslionsbig catsdolphinscats + dogsbearsrhinosbirds of preyNorth Atlantic right whalesgorillaswhalessealstigerskoalas
November 20, 2025
20 of the most endangered animals in North America
Read moreNovember 18, 2025
Victoria’s shameful secret: the hidden crisis facing koalas
Read moreNovember 18, 2025
Community stewardship of Amboseli: A landmark step toward Room to Roam
Read moreNovember 18, 2025
Rescued elephant calf begins new life in India
Read moreNovember 17, 2025
Rapid response makes a difference for community dogs amidst Nepal’s crisis
Read moreNovember 14, 2025
IFAW's response to Hurricane Melissa
Read moreNovember 12, 2025
Communities in conservation: protecting India’s whale sharks
Read moreNovember 5, 2025
The future of rhinos—a mix of hope and deep concern
Read moreNovember 3, 2025
Protecting vulnerable species from overexploitation at the CITES CoP20
Read moreNovember 3, 2025
Facts about exotic pets: wild animals held in captivity
Read moreOctober 30, 2025
Sharks and rays are in need of protection—but which ones and why are they in crisis?
Read moreOctober 29, 2025
Animals of the Sahara Desert
Read moreOctober 29, 2025
Deepwater sharks are killed to make cosmetics—but a CITES decision could save these species from extinction
Read moreOctober 15, 2025
From orphaned calf to wild wanderer: Samson the elephant
Read moreOctober 6, 2025
Meet 15 of the most poached animals in 2025
Read moreOctober 2, 2025
Animal species with the biggest and most unique noses
Read moreOctober 2, 2025
Animals of the Galápagos Islands
Read moreOctober 1, 2025
Animals with the longest gestation periods
Read moreSeptember 30, 2025
Elephant facts and statistics
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