Ramon, or breadnut, is among the crops harvested by local communities in the Maya Biosphere Reserve. The nutrient-rich seed was once a staple of the Mayas, whose civilization was centered here.

Study finds that electrofishing can be used to target non-native species and may be a viable alternative to non-specific fish toxicant treatments of small streams BOZEMAN (October 6, 2014) – A new paper from the Wildlife Conservation Society, Montana State University, Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, and the U.S. Geological Survey looks at the feasibility of electrofishing to selectively remove invasive trout species from Montana streams as an alternative to using fish toxicants...

Epidemiologist and National Geographic Emerging Explorer Christopher Golden's research has revealed that Madagascar's reliance on bush meat is both ravaging the country's wildlife and impacting the health of the Malagasy people. Golden now dedicates his work to protecting the country's unique animals while promoting a healthy diet for the Malagasy.

Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4 and 5Giant rabbits, cows, sheep, and other farm animals are the stars of this event that celebrates farms and domestic animalsMoo at the Zoo is presented by Organic ValleyFlushing, N.Y. – Oct. 2, 2014 – The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Queens Zoo, home to a sprawling farmyard where rabbits, cows, sheep, alpaca, and other domestic animals live, will host Moo at the Zoo on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4 and 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The farm-themed event will celebrate...

The Indianapolis Prize is given every other year to an individual who has made extraordinary contributions to conservation efforts involving a single animal species or multiple species. Dr. Joel Berger, WCS Senior Conservationist, is nominated for the award due to his dedicated work on wild yak, musk oxen, and more.

During the annual session of the United Nations General Assembly, world leaders discuss some of the greatest challenges facing the global community. Susan Lieberman, WCS Vice President for International Policy, explains why wildlife trafficking is on this list. 

Former polar bear habitat to feature rescued grizzly bearsExhibit transformation made possible by generosity of Sandra de RouletNew York – Oct. 1, 2014 – The Wildlife Conservation Society plans to exhibit rescued grizzly bears at its Central Park Zoo. The bears will live in a completely remodeled habitat formerly occupied by the zoo’s polar bears. Significant portions of the exhibit renovations that enabled WCS to provide a home for the orphaned cubs were made possible thanks to generous support...

WCS’s Wildlife Crimes Unit assists Ministry in bustArrest marks first-ever enforcement action of Indonesia’s recent national protection of manta raysIndonesia operates largest known shark and ray fisheries on earthNEW YORK (SEPTEMBER 30, 2014) – The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF), Government of Indonesia, and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)’s Wildlife Crimes Unit announced today the first-ever series of enforcement actions against a trader of sharks and rays in Indonesia...

Arrests latest in enforcement crackdown in Niassa National Reserve Operation coincides with new conservation law to deter poachers Marrupa, Mozambique, Sept. 29, 2014–Two known ivory poachers were arrested and five illegal firearms seized on Monday, September 22nd near Niassa National Reserve by a joint force including Niassa Reserve scouts from WCS and the Ministry of Tourism, supported by the new branch of the Mozambican police in charge of environmental crimes, and other scouts from the Luwir...

Nueva York (29 de septiembre 2014) – El presidente colombiano Juan Manuel Santos ha presentado al Dr. Cristián Samper, Presidente y CEO de la Wildlife Conservation Society, con el prestigioso Orden de San Carlos.La orden de San Carlos rinde homenaje a los ciudadanos colombianos, extranjeros civiles y militares que han hecho contribuciones sobresalientes al país, particularmente en el campo de las relaciones internacionales.El Dr. Samper, una autoridad internacional en la biología de la conservac...