BBC’s Saving Planet Earth season, which culminated in a live fund-raiser today (Friday 6 July) on BBC One, has raised over £1million so far for the BBC’s new charity the BBC Wildlife Fund (charity no 1119286) to help save planet Earth’s wildlife.

Over 20 million peoplehave tuned into the fortnight of Saving Planet Earth documentaries which highlighted the plight of endangered wildlife across the globe.

Bernard Mercer, chair of the BBC Wildlife Fund said: “This is a great start for the BBC Wildlife Fund which plans to fund wildlife conservation projects in the UK and overseas and we’re very grateful for the generosity of the public who have donated so far.

“However, the fund-raising will continue beyond tonight. People can still show their love and support for animals and wildlife by donating the fund as all the donation mechanisms will be staying live until September.”