Why did Sir Julian Huxley found WWF?

Sir Julian Huxley founded the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in 1961 to address the urgent need for wildlife conservation and to protect the natural environment from the escalating threats posed by human activities. He believed that the preservation of wildlife and ecosystems was essential for the survival of humanity and aimed to raise public awareness and funds for conservation efforts. Huxley’s vision was to create a global movement that would unite people in safeguarding the planet's biodiversity for future generations.