Dancing bears are a familiar sight in parts of the world such a Bulgaria, Greece and India. It is estimated that bears in thousands are involved or forced to dance for public entertainment. But you can help them by adopting a bear that has been rescued.

The rhinoceros or rhino is one of the world`s most magnificent creatures with its almost Prehistoric appearance. Sadly the five species of rhino are also among the group of animals most threatened with extinction (endangered) - but you can help them by adopting a rhino.

Pandas are the rarest bears and their forest habitat is fast disappearing. You can make a difference by sponsoring or adopting a panda. Click here to find out where to sponsor a panda

A gift that is proving extremely popular with animal lovers for Christmas is the chance to adopt a reindeer.Click here to find out how to adopt or sponsor a reindeer

Thousands of whales and dolphins are slaughtered every year for human consumption and for use in fertiliser, and animal food. Sponsor or adopt a dolphin and do something about it. Click here to find out how to adopt or sponsor a dolphin

You can make a huge difference as well as give a great gift by adopting a monkey through WWF.

You can make a huge difference as well as give a great gift by adopting a monkey through WWF.