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In Remote Tanzania, Research Expedition Uncovers Critically Endangered Species and Paves the Way for Country’s First-Ever Offshore MPA

A first-of-its-kind research expedition to Latham Island has unveiled one of Tanzania’s most ecologically significant marine ecosystems, with thriving seabird colonies, critically endangered sharks, and climate-resilient coral reefs.
23-Apr-2025 5:15 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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WCS’s Run for the Wild at the Bronx Zoo Is This Saturday, April 26

The 17th Annual WCS Run for the Wild is this Saturday, April 26, at the Bronx Zoo. This year’s event is inspired by the critically endangered Indian gharial and will help support the Wildlife Conservation Society’s (WCS) work at the Bronx Zoo...
22-Apr-2025 10:20 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Avian Influenza Is a Devastating Setback for the Patagonian Elephant Seal Population

It may take 100 years for the southern elephant seal colony of Península Valdés in Argentine Patagonia to look like it did in 2022.
16-Apr-2025 9:45 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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Gorillas in Congo’s Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park Scratch the Ground for Truffles, Not for Insects as Long Assumed

A scientific paper recently published reveals that soil scratching by gorillas in Congo’s Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park is a foraging strategy to access a species of deer truffle, identified as Elaphomyces labyrinthinus, and not insects, as long...
16-Apr-2025 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

WHO Pandemic Agreement One Step Closer to Ensuring World Is Better Equipped to Prevent and Manage Pandemics Critical Milestone for Global Inter-Generational Health Security

The historic finalization of a groundbreaking International Agreement on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response took another positive step here on Saturday. The parties reached an agreement on principles and on Tuesday they are expected to...
13-Apr-2025 11:40 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Scarlet Macaw Chicks Get a Helping Hand from Humans Before Being Released into the Wild

Scarlet macaws in Mesoamerica are highly threatened by poaching and habitat loss. In Guatemala’s Maya Biosphere Reserve, only a few hundred remain.
10-Apr-2025 8:10 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Democratic Republic of the Congo and Partners Launch Phase 2 of National Program to Improve Management and Protection of 30% of Territory by 2030

The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, through the National Designated Authority of the Green Climate Fund (NDA-DRC), organized a ceremony to officially launch phase 2 of preparations for the country's "30x30 Strategy" in Kinshasa,...
9-Apr-2025 6:10 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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WHO Pandemic Agreement, Under Negotiations Now in Geneva, Has Immense Potential to Help Prevent Future Devastating Pandemics

The Wildlife Conservation Society continues to be at the table in Geneva as the WHO nears the finalization of its groundbreaking International Agreement on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response. An agreement may be reached on Friday; and...
8-Apr-2025 7:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites


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Can a UN Meeting Help Save Jaguars?

“The CBD CoP16 in Cali, Colombia is important for the future of jaguars. This magnificent spotted neotropical big cat has already lost more than 50% of its original distribution and the trend in the species’ populations continues to decline....
22-Oct-2024 3:50 PM EDT

The Wuhan #coronavirus has been tracked to eating wild animals. Global veterinarian, Dr. Christian Walzer, based in New York at the Wildlife Conservation Society, is available for interview. Email [email protected] for more info

28-Jan-2020 2:30 PM EST

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WCS experts on Nature-Based Solutions available for comment on climate summit. Tweet at @wcsnewsroom

20-Sep-2019 12:05 PM EDT

Expert available to comment on the UN Biodiversity report

6-May-2019 10:05 AM EDT

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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Experts Available

18-Oct-2017 1:05 PM EDT

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"Science Is Antithesis of Fake News," Says Wildlife Conservation Society President Ahead of Earth Day and March for Science

20-Apr-2017 12:00 PM EDT

WCS Praises Administration Plan to Combat Wildlife Trafficking

11-Feb-2015 11:00 AM EST

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WCS Conservationist Lauds “Smart” Protection for Thailand’s Tigers & Elephants

A systematic patrol system called the “Smart” program has become a vital component in the protection of tigers, elephants, and other wildlife species in the forests of Thailand, according to scientists from the Wildlife Conservation Society at...
11-Feb-2014 11:00 AM EST

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The Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild places worldwide. We do so through science, global conservation, education and the management of the world's largest system of urban wildlife parks, led by the flagship Bronx Zoo. Together these activities change attitudes towards nature and help people imagine wildlife and humans living in harmony. WCS is committed to this mission because it is essential to the integrity of life on Earth.

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