Despite some successes in species conservation, the overall balance for wildlife remains negative, according to WWF's annual list of winners and losers. Switzerland is no role model either, wrote the WWF on the publication of its new list of winners and losers in the animal kingdom in 2025. Losers of 2025: Marmot: The Alpine marmot relies on a thick blanket of snow to insulate its burrows. In winters with little snow, as recently, the burrows cool down and many animals do not survive hibernation. According to the WWF, conditions for marmots are becoming more precarious as global warming progresses. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Hare: The brown hare used to be widespread, but is now rare. In parts of the Central Plateau, the brown hare has already disappeared completely due to a lack of suitable habitats, according to WWF. Freshwater shrimp: According to the WWF, freshwater shrimps are very sensitive to pesticides in the water. As a result, the it is ...
