All Eyes on the Tiger
As the Year of the Tiger begins, there’s reason to be hopeful that this magnificent predator is beating the odds against extinction.
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The destruction of nature is contributing to global temperature rise and the loss of biodiversity. But it's not too late to slow climate change and save wildlife at the same time. Our climate is in our hands.
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New MPA in Cuba
East Los Colorados Archipelago spells hope for Critically Endangered hawksbill sea turtles. It also protects important corridor for threatened migratory birds.
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Zoos and Aquarium
Through our five zoological parks in New York, we're able to connect people to animals and nature and inspire them to care about conservation.
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Education
WCS has been advancing science education and increasing ecological literacy since 1929. Today, more than 150,000 students participate in classes, tours, and outreach programs each year at our four zoos and our aquarium.
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Intact Forests
They play a crucial role in addressing climate change, protecting biodiversity, our water supply, Indigenous livelihoods, and more.
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Year of the Tiger
“Tigers’ rising numbers have demonstrated our ability to come together for greater good,” says WCS's Dale Miquelle.
Lighted Nets Reduce Bycatch of Sharks
“Gillnets are ubiquitous because they are inexpensive and catch everything that passes them. This work is exciting because it provides a practical solution increasing gillnets' selectivity and avoiding their bycatch,” said WCS's Hoyt Peckham.
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