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Check out WCS's view on the Chinese government’s decision to prohibit some trade and consumption of wild animals.
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Researchers in Rwanda deployed camera traps in trees, a method that helped them to survey wildlife that rarely touches the ground. This, they say, can result in more accurate population estimates—particularly in hard-to-survey areas like tropical forests.
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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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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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Millions of interconnected species depend on Earth. We must rise and face the environmental challenges of our time. Watch our latest video and take action.
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Ban a Big Step But ...
"There is a huge trade in wildlife that is not related to consumption,” WCS's Dr. Christian Walzer said.
Preventing the Next Coronavirus
A ban on markets that trade wildlife needs to be permanent if we are to reduce the risk of future zoonotic diseases.
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