New York State, City and Bronx Borough Officials Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Bronx Zoo
“It all starts at the Bronx Zoo!” said Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
18-Apr-2024 7:05 PM EDT
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Temperatures Are Off The Charts: World Is Experiencing Its Fourth Global Coral Bleaching Event
In March 2024, WCS trained 30 scientists from across the Coral Triangle in simple field methods to measure coral bleaching and identify climate resilient coral reefs.
15-Apr-2024 6:05 PM EDT
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New Study Confirms FSC-Certified Forests Help Wildlife Thrive in the Congo Basin
A new study reveals compelling evidence that forests certified by the Forest Stewardship Council®(FSC®) in Gabon and the Republic of Congo harbour a higher abundance of larger mammals and critically endangered species, such as gorillas and...
10-Apr-2024 11:30 AM EDT
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Mongolia’s Dzud Is a Severe Winter Weather Disaster Affecting People and Wildlife
As highlighted by both national and international media, a severe winter weather disaster—the phenomenon known as a ‘dzud’—during the 2023-2024 winter has presented unprecedented challenges for the people of Mongolia.
8-Apr-2024 5:05 AM EDT
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First Time Ever Observed: The Nesting of a Reintroduced Critically Endangered Siamese Crocodile
A new research paper in the Journal of Threatened Taxa has confirmed for the first time the nesting of a reintroduced female Siamese crocodile. Two hatchlings resulted from the nesting, and they are now being head-started, raised by conservationists...
4-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
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Prioritizing Tiger Conservation: Tiger Conservation Coalition Holds Virtual Press Briefing on Purpose and Goals Of The Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes Conference in Bhutan
Panelists will announce a new funding target for tigers; focus on the goals of the Bhutan summit; and discuss why the conservation of tigers is key to addressing a wide range of conservation and environmental issues.
1-Apr-2024 9:05 AM EDT
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Central Park Zoo Releases Postmortem Testing Results for Flaco, the Eurasian Eagle Owl
The following statement was released today by Central Park Zoo:Postmortem testing has been completed for Flaco, the Eurasian eagle owl that was found down in the courtyard of a Manhattan building a little over a year after his enclosure at the...
25-Mar-2024 4:20 PM EDT
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Stacy Jupiter Announced to Lead WCS Marine Conservation
The following announcement was released today by Joe Walston, Executive Vice President of WCS Global:
“I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Stacy Jupiter to lead WCS Marine Conservation. Stacy is currently WCS Regional Director for...
25-Mar-2024 9:05 AM EDT
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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
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Experts Available
18-Oct-2017 1:05 PM EDT
WCS Praises Administration Plan to Combat Wildlife Trafficking
11-Feb-2015 11:00 AM EST
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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