Gorillas are in Danger
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Key to the Climate Fight
A new analysis we released with our partners shows that Indigenous Peoples are critical to maintaining intact forest landscapes essential for avoiding catastrophic climate change.
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A Call to Action
From our flagship Bronx Zoo to more than 500 field conservation projects around the world, WCS draws on the unrivaled expertise of our staff to achieve positive and lasting conservation impact for wildlife and wild places. Check out this video to learn more.
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World Gorilla Day
They're some of our closest relatives in the wild, but today both species (and all four subspecies) are in danger.
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Indigenous Peoples Vital to Addressing Climate Challenge
Keeping global temperatures within safe limits requires empowering the inhabitants of forests.
Brooklyn Shark Scientist Goes to Bat for Sharks
WCS New York Aquarium Vet Harley Newton says sharks are more than just mindless eating machines.
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