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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia | May 01, 2026

Asiatic Wild Ass Returns to Eastern Mongolia After 65-Year Absence

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia | May 01, 2026

ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA, May 1, 2026 — The Asiatic wild ass, known locally as khulan (Equus hemionus), has returned to eastern Mongolia and is showing clear signs of re-es.... Full Article

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73% of the World’s Ocean Protected Areas Are Polluted by Sewage

New York, NY | Apr 02, 2026

73% of the World’s Ocean Protected Areas Are Polluted by Sewage

New York, NY (April 2, 2026) – A new study by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and the University of Queensland published ...

At CMS Cop15: WCS Urges Urgent Action to Halt the Accelerating Decline of Migratory Species Worldwide

Bronx, New York | Feb 27, 2026

At CMS Cop15: WCS Urges Urgent Action to Halt the Accelerating Decline of Migratory Species Worldwide

BRONX, NY, February 27, 2026—As governments prepare to gather in Brazil for the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to ...

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Brazzaville, Republic of Congo | May 19, 2026
New study shows increasing urban wild meat consumption in Central Africa poses a threat to both wildlife and food security
New York, New York | May 13, 2026
Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry and WCS Strengthen Partnership on Biodiversity Conservation and National Park Management
Bronx, New York | May 12, 2026
Bronx Zoo’s Brew at the Zoo Returns June 12 with Live Music, More Beverages, and New Entertainment
Bronx, New York | Apr 30, 2026
WCS’s Bronx Zoo Rehabilitates Trafficked Keel-Billed Toucans
Bronx, New York | Apr 28, 2026
The Pawanka Fund and Wildlife Conservation Society Release Report from the Third Conservation and Human Rights Forum

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Op-Eds, Blogs & Podcasts

Attraction Pros (Podcast) \| May 19, 2026 Niko Radjenovic Talks about Pioneering Conservation, Nimble Leadership, and Cascading Goals by Niko Radjenovic
WCS Wild Audio (Podcast) \| May 13, 2026 Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the American Bison as the U.S. National Mammal by John Calvelli, Keith Aune, Dave Carter, Jim Stone
71° Lat Chat (Podcast) \| May 11, 2026 One Health: Research, Relationships, and Respect with WCS by Michelle Johannsen, Maya Homsy King

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WCS in the News

Mongabay On World Tapir Day, data gaps cloud future of Malaysia’s tapirs
The Times World unites to protect roaming animals from ultimate predator — man
CNN This 6-foot fish has the world’s longest freshwater migration. Amazon nations are uniting to save it
The New York Times A Red Fox’s Fantastic Voyage Starts in England and Leads to the Bronx
Forbes Belgium Nature Is Once Again at the Forefront of Global Risks
TIME Magazine Good News About Sharks

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