Tackling Serious Crime
With illegal wildlife trafficking on the rise in the Americas, governments and conservation groups are coming together in Lima, Peru, to address it.
Read MoreCongrats to a WCS Genius
In recognition of her tremendous contribution to ocean conservation, marine scientist Stacy Jupiter has been named a 2019 MacArthur Fellow.
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Forests For Life
WCS is proud to be part of a new global partnership that targets the planet's great forests for urgent protection.
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One Planet Sustains Us All
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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Zoos and Aquarium
Through our New York zoological parks, 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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Vibrant Oceans
WCS is a partner on Bloomberg Philanthropies' Vibrant Oceans Initiative. We spoke with Antha N. Williams, who leads environment programs for Bloomberg, on what is being done for marine life, and all the people who depend on it, in the face of climate change.
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In the news
Wildlife Trafficking in Latin America
“If enforcement is increased and governments collaborate more with each other I believe we can stop this in time,” said WCS's Sue Lieberman.
Rare Bird in Russia
It is the first time in more than four decades that researchers have had an opportunity to study the Nordmann's greenshank.
Stand for Wildlife
Join more than one million wildlife lovers working to save the Earth's most treasured and threatened species.
