Rare Cat on Mt. Everest
“It is phenomenal to discover proof of this rare and remarkable species at the top of the world,” said WCS's Tracie Seimon, who co-led the field team that made the finding.
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WCS's Rob Wallace on cataloguing thousands of plants and animals, some new to science, that are informing conservation around Bolivia's Madidi National Park.
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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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WCS and Communities
Across the planet we collaborate with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to achieve a shared vision for a more secure and resilient future.
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Historic Opportunity
Presidents Lula and Biden must seize the chance to conserve the Amazon, write Carlos Nobre and WCS's Daniel Zarin.
Talking Turtles
Turtles aren’t known for their parental instincts, but the giant South American river turtle is an exception. The discovery is spurring a race to save the chatty species.
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