A new special issue of PARKS, the journal of the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas, published today reveals massive impacts on global conservation efforts seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Scientists have identified a widespread coral bleaching event on shallow, inshore reefs that had been previously thought to be less reactive to climate stress.

Media Photos and Video: Video: Rescue Journey: http://bit.ly/3tPXqja Video: On Exhibit at NYA Only: http://bit.ly/3jFCrev Credits: ©WCS and ©PMMC  Photos: From PMMC: https://bit.ly/3jEGQhs Photos: At NYA: http://bit.ly/3tMFqWY            Credits: Julie Larsen Maher © WCS and © PMMC Brooklyn, NY – March 5, 2021 – There is a new member of the harbor seal family at the New York Aquarium that is getting a second chance at life aft...

A recent note published in the journal Oryx – the International Journal of Conservation by the African Elephant Specialist Group (AfESG) of IUCN, officially recognizes two species of African elephant: the savanna elephant (Loxodonta africana) and forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis).

2019 WCS Run for the Wild 2019 Photos: (credit as labeled © WCS) http://bit.ly/2uW7yNr   2019 B-roll video: (credit © WCS) http://bit.ly/2DVq4Fo Bronx, N.Y. – March 3, 2021 – Registration is now open for the 13th annual Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Run for the Wild run/walk at the Bronx Zoo. The spring tradition was held virtually in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the event has been reimagined for 2021 to meet city and state social distancing and capacit...

A new study highlights that women fishers’ contributions to small scale fisheries have been undercounted leading to uninformed small-scale fisheries (SSF) policies and management. 

Seventy-one Royal Turtle eggs in five clutches were laid on an artificial sand bank at the Koh Kong Reptile Conservation Center (KKRCC) early last week. 

A new study finds that tiger mothers in the Russian Far East tend to be stay-at-home moms, and when it comes time for kids to move out, they sometimes let a few of them hang around at home.

B-Roll Video: http://bit.ly/3anNFzY Credit: © WCS                Credit: © Texas State Aquarium  Press Photos: http://bit.ly/36vy3Js Credit: Julie Larsen Maher © WCS Credit: © Texas State Aquarium Bronx, NY – Feb. 24, 2021 – One of the newest residents at the Bronx Zoo is an American white pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) named Amos. His bold personality and friendly demeanor wil...

By planning solar and wind renewable energy projects in areas with a lower conservation priority, project developers can avoid the most severe potential negative impacts on biodiversity, according to a new set of guidelines released today by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), The Biodiversity Consultancy and other partners.