WCS President and CEO Cristián Samper sent a message to all WCS staff on Juneteenth, 2020. In this letter, he sought to cast a necessary light on our past, examine our present, and commit WCS to doing ...
*In June 2021, a year after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, WCS refreshed and refined its policy statement on combating the threat of zoonotic spillover posed by wild meat ...
And since World Frog Day is just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to learn some little-known (and wildly bizarre) frog facts to impress your friends with—and to spread the word on just how ...
The Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes Conference was held in Bhutan under the patronage of Her Majesty The Queen, Jetsun Pema Wangchuck. The two-day summit brought tiger range countries ...
1. Sloths fall from trees about once per week. Sloths have extremely poor eyesight, making it difficult to navigate their tree habitat. A slow pace helps, but it isn’t foolproof. These unexpectedly ...
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This stunning camera trap photo shows a leopard attacking a Sambar deer, which can be four times its size. It was taken in India's Bhadra tiger reserve just last week. Leopards hunt primarily at night ...
This iconic bird ranges across Canada and the northern U.S. Don't let the name fool you, though. Check out some loon-y details about the common loon, via WCS Canada. Unlike most birds, they have solid ...
Your tax-deductible gift supports cutting-edge exhibits, first-class animal care, and in-depth research to help threatened wildlife survive and thrive. WCS, the “W” logo, WE STAND FOR WILDLIFE, I ...
It’s the holiday season! What better time to learn about reindeer—also known as caribou in North America. Learn more about these fascinating animals with our five facts today. 1. Reindeer eyes change ...
1. There’s no hibernation for these bears. Unlike many of their bear relatives, polar bears don’t hibernate. Males and non-pregnant females remain active hunters throughout the harsh Arctic winter, ...