WCS calls for increased protection of refuge’s coastal plain WCS’s George Schaller conducted original field surveys that led to the refuge’s creation in 1960   NEW YORK (December 6, 2010) – The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge today by calling for permanent protection of the refuge’s coastal plain. WCS’s George Schaller was one of the first to survey the refuge more than five de...

As the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge celebrates its 50^th anniversary, WCS calls for the coastal plain’s permanent protection from energy development.

Competitors announced: Nine New York City high school singing groups compete to win a $2,500 grant and the chance to perform at Hard Rock Cafe New York in Times Square   One group of students will be named “The Best in New York City” New York, N.Y. – December 6, 2010 – The Wildlife Conservation Society and Hard Rock Cafe are pleased to announce the high school singing groups scheduled to compete in WCS’s Bronx Zoo’s first-ever city-wide singing competition: SING! for Wildlife...

WCS was the first to exhibit aardvarks in North AmericaView the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlF066K2QpE New York, NY – Dec. 2, 2010 – The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo today debuted the first baby aardvark ever born at the zoo. The new male aardvark, nicknamed Hoover, was born in September to parents Dora and Arthur. Hoover spends all of his time with his mother and will continue to nurse until he is three months old. Zoo-goers can see the aardvarks in their naturalistic ...

As negotiators from around the world gather for the 2010 United Nations Climate Change Conference, WCS climate policy experts are urging progress on the strategy known as REDD+, or Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation.

Will the Cancún climate talks lead to a concrete commitment to REDD+? Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) is a key component in any climate agreement Wildlife Conservation Society: Talks need to result in a REDD+ decision NEW YORK  (December 3, 2010) – Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) climate policy experts are available to comment on current efforts to agree on a global solution to climate change as ...

Volunteer docents and guides enhance zoo-going experience Brooklyn, NY – December 3, 2010 – The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Prospect Park Zoo announced today that it is welcoming new applications for its Discovery Guide and Docent Programs, which educate the public about the zoo’s animals and WCS’s conservation mission.   A basic volunteer training program, for teens and adults will run on Sundays, Jan. 23 – Feb. 13. Adults will follow with six additional classes on interpretation an...

Elephants that share their turf with poachers may face life-threatening injuries when they encounter a rusty manacle buried in the foliage.

Presents to the Animals: See baboons, meerkats, and other wildlife tear into wrapped presents for their favorite treats Every Saturday and Sunday in December at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Zoo is also accepting donations for toy and food drive through December 31 New York, N.Y. November 29, 2010– Wrapping paper will fly through the air as residents of the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Prospect Park Zoo receive treat-filled bags and boxes to celebrate the holidays.   Each Saturda...

WCS’s Bronx Zoo Partners with Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. on Holiday Toy DriveBronx Zoo partners with the Food Bank For New York City on Food Drive undefined Bronx, N.Y., Nov. 29, 2010 – Animals at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo always have food to eat and toys to play with, but many New Yorkers aren’t as fortunate. The Bronx Zoo is taking part in the Bronx Borough President’s annual toy drive as well as the Food Bank For New York City’s food drive. Both ...