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COP17 put forth a clearer picture of the biodiversity crisis, but not the ambition to solve it. “Timidity will not save nature,” said WCS’s Susan Lieberman.

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Hudson Canyon

Starting about 100 miles southeast of New York City, the Hudson Canyon is vital habitat for hundreds of species. Help us have it designated as a National Marine Sanctuary.

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Snow Leopard Cub

A female snow leopard cub debuted at WCS's Bronx Zoo. Her birth brings the total number of snow leopards currently at the Bronx Zoo to eight.

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November 04, 2026 | The New York Times

COP17 Recap

WCS’s Alfred DeGemmis spoke with the paper about the takeaways from the UN Biodiversity Conference.

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October 16, 2026 | The New York Times

Chestnut Trees

More than 100 years after chestnut blight was first documented at WCS’s Bronx Zoo, American chestnuts are back.

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