WWF: Bad News... Good News

While reading through one of the latest newsletters from the World Wildlife Fund I was struck by two major stories. First, the bad news. The organization faced the biggest tragedy in its history when a helicopter carrying 24 crashed in Nepal. My condolences go out to the family and friends of all those who lost their lives.

But, there is good news for the efforts that these people devoted their lives to. The WWF announced the details of an outstanding season for the Javan Rhino. This species is critically endangered with an estimated wild population of only 60 individuals. WWF has gathered evidence of 4 newborn rhino calves this year, which is a substantial increase for such a small population. Hopefully the trend continues in the future.