Wildlife Conservation Society
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WCS saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature.
“I would like to see the Canyon accessible for my kids and grandkids.”
Captain Alan Lee, chair of the Sanctuary Advisory Council, is working to protect a place he cares deeply about for future generations.
Speak out: https://bit.ly/3Lt5GQ7
This is the first known video of the Amazon weasel, a rare small carnivore. It was filmed by a group of coffee producers in Bolivia, where the species hadn't been recorded before.
It's an example of the importance of citizen science to biodiversity knowledge, says Rob Wallace of WCS Bolivia. Bolivia is a recognized world leader in this area.
More: https://t.co/6MHSTIyBOY
Encouraging to see young jaguars in Guatemala’s Mirador-Rio Azul National Park, an important habitat for the species.
With partners, we have 50+ camera traps there to inform conservation efforts.
CC: Fundaeco, Conap Consejo Nacional de Áreas Protegidas, Centro de Datos para la Conservación, Cecon-Usac
07/12/2024
WCS’s Dr. Erwan Sola is a coral reef ecologist working to monitor and manage Mozambique’s climate-resilient coral reefs through MERMAID. He hopes that data will one day “tell a story of reef recovery in many key biodiversity areas.” https://bit.ly/4eXlWGN
07/11/2024
Allison Maher Stern, a WCS Life Trustee, was the model for the swimmer in the famously provocative marketing campaign for the 1975 blockbuster film Jaws.
For the Summer Series, revisit our conversation with her. We talked about why sharks need our support more than ever.
🔊 https://apple.co/3VTqO74
Incredible footage of Cross River gorillas—the world’s rarest. There are only about 300 left. Inspiring to see this many and the 4 females all have infants on their backs. This success is a credit to the collaboration with 9 communities in the Mbe Mountain area. Via Wildlife Conservation Society Nigeria Program.
Great news! We just deployed 7 acoustic recorders as part of a
NYSERDA-funded New York Bight (NYB) passive acoustic monitoring project. We are monitoring for whale and ocean noise within the NYB offshore wind lease areas. What we learn will help with management decisions.
07/04/2024
In 2016, then-President Obama officially named the bison as America’s National Mammal. It represents unity, resilience, and a commitment to healthy landscapes and communities.
07/03/2024
“Scary” animals need love, too, writes WCS Conservation Educator George Gurgis in honor of month. “I always like to say that my forte is the creepy, crawly, scaly, and slimy because, in addition to reptiles, I love bugs and other misunderstood species.“
“Scary” Animals Need Love, Too. | Blog | Nature | PBS This piece comes to us from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride month, Nature and WCS are sharing stories of nature and
Victory! The full $53 million has been restored to the New York cultural community in this year’s budget.
🙏 to New York City Council and Mayor Eric Adams and all of you who spoke out for . You had the eye of the 🦁.
06/27/2024
LISTEN: The radiated tortoise is beautiful. It has a high-arching shell with a sunburst pattern. That beauty has made these animals attractive to the illegal pet trade.
On , hear from Bronx Zoo experts helping this Critically Endangered species on the ground in Madagascar. https://t.co/eOhZ7vIJsu
06/25/2024
We are excited to be participating in the IUCN Africa Conservation Forum. We're sharing our work in conserving and managing some of Africa’s largest protected areas and connecting with other stakeholders in biodiversity conservation from Africa and beyond.
Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, under WCS Congo management for 30+ years, is now the first Key Biodiversity Area in the world recognized for its ecological integrity. Ecological integrity a measure of the region’s robust natural processes and resilience against disturbances. https://bit.ly/4cczRqt
It’s nearly 100 degrees in New York City. Please speak out for culture so Nick can stop wearing this 🦁 costume for our videos.
The NYC cultural community is facing millions in budget cuts.
‼️ Act now for Nick: bit.ly/44PCagw
06/21/2024
WCS and ICCN mourn the tragic loss of ecoguard Mr. Egide BILENGI LIFINDO.
Mr. BILENGI LIFINDO died while in service in the Okapi Wildlife Reserve in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during an attack perpetrated by unidentified armed persons.
Born on Nov. 10, 1983, he was married with two children. He was devoted to the conservation of Réserve de Faune à Okapis since joining ICCN in August 2019.
06/20/2024
LISTEN: Hear how critical partnerships across lines of geography, culture, and politics helped to establish the bison as the U.S.'s National Mammal. On this week's : https://apple.co/3RE2vIZ
🦁 is at the heart of New York City Hall to share with Council Member Justin Brannan why there should be .
We need your voice to tell Mayor Eric Adams .
‼️ ACT NOW: http://bit.ly/44PCagw
Watch the full conversation between Chris Packham and WCS's Joe Walston at the link below.
06/14/2024
“We premise our work on the understanding that biological and cultural diversity are interconnected, mutually reinforcing, interdependent, and often co-evolved,” writes Dawa Yangi Sherpa from WCS's Rights and Communities Program.
Indigenous Peoples' and Local Communities' Rights in Conservation | Blog | Nature | PBS This piece comes to us from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). To honor Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, WCS and Nature are bringing you
LISTEN: Restoring the prairie’s “landscape architects” to their rightful home. On , how collaboration between Bronx Zoo, many other orgs, and Indigenous Peoples, helped pull bison back from the brink. https://apple.co/3KDV2Wi
USFICA is an important U.S. bill that would support enduring conservation of key gorilla habitat and more.
As Congress considers amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act, it’s imperative that we urge them to include .
🦍 ACT NOW: https://bit.ly/4elQ26k
06/08/2024
At the rate we’re polluting, there will be more plastic in the ocean by weight than fish by 2050.
Thanks to all the volunteers who came out to the New York Aquarium to help tackle the issue at our clean up on Coney Island today.
🙏 to our sponsors Oceanic Global and Armitron Watches
“I love the ocean and I want to see it healthy.” Sutton Lynch is an artist and conservationist bringing New York waters to life for his viewers. One thing we can do for the ocean on , he says, is protect . ACT NOW: https://t.co/ypgJgN1fK7
06/05/2024
“It can be something small. Just signing a petition can make an impact.” On this week’s , we spoke to some of the young people advocating for . https://apple.co/3V3aQa4
Today is and this year it's focused on restoration. We need to prioritize restoring degraded forests, not just cleared lands, recent WCS science shows. These cover an area almost the size of Russia. Restoring them could help us meet climate and biodiversity goals faster.
06/04/2024
Designating as a National Marine Sanctuary is important for local wildlife and people. Whether we are aware of it or not, we rely on the services the Canyon provides. ACT NOW: https://bit.ly/3J45u9d
Culture benefits all. But the New York City cultural community is facing a major cut in this year’s budget.
‼️ We need your voice. ACT NOW: https://bit.ly/44PCagw
06/01/2024
On , we're facing a 4th global coral bleaching event. But scientists have identified some coral reefs defying the odds. They have the ability to survive and fight back against the impacts of . We must find and protect them. https://hopeunderwater.com
NEW: Jaguars' range is still decreasing due to habitat loss and degradation, illegal hunting, and conflicts with humans. Illegal trade in jaguar fangs and human-made fires pose new dangers to the remaining populations. All detailed in a special issue of Cat News on just out featuring several WCS co-authored papers. catsg.org/index.php?id=7
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