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ELEPHANTS
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News

Mixed News on Gorillas and Chimps

A just-released, WCS-led study found more of both in Western Equatorial Africa than expected. Unfortunately, the majority are outside protected areas.

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Stand for Wildlife

Go Straw Free

Since they can't be recycled, single-use plastic straws are a big problem for New York's turtles, whales, birds, and fish. Let's do something about them.

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Films

Newborn Gorilla

The young baby in Congo is the offspring of Kingo—a male silverback gorilla well-known to WCS researchers.

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Stand for Wildlife

Speak Out for Elephants

Tell your representative: cosponsor the WILD Act today. The programs it supports are crucial to conservation.

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Stand for Wildlife

Save Sharks

Sharks, rays, and skates are in trouble. Legislation has just been introduced that could help save them. Urge your members of Congress to support it.

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In the news

April 23, 2018 | The New York Times

Despairing this Earth Day?

Consider that the forces of an environmental recovery may already gathering strength.

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April 19, 2018 | WNYC

The Bronx River is Alive!

With new fish—it was just restocked with 400 alewife herring.

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