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[Zambia](https://www.wwfzm.panda.org) - [Zimbabwe](https://zimbabwe.panda.org) ##     Disappearing Fast     ## Your donation this Earth Hour will protect vulnerable animals well after the 60 minutes is up.  We lose 1 species every hour. Don’t spend this Earth Hour counting down the numbers. Turn an hour into years for the species that most need protecting. It is estimated that around 1 860 giant pandas remain in the wild today. Pandas are universally recognised and an international treasure. These charismatic bears hold a special place in the hearts of animal and nature lovers around the world. The giant panda is also the flagship species of WWF and has been our emblem since 1961. These iconic species represent both at-risk wildlife and their fragile habitats. Adopting a panda is a symbol of your compassion for all endangered species and their homes, locally and globally.   # We lose 1 species every hour. Make this the hour you make a difference. Your donation right now can turn an hour into years for the species that need us. Right now, we’re losing the animals we love at an alarming rate. Don’t let another hour go by without making a change. 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