Today, we mark 129 years of saving wildlife and wild places, powered by the expertise and science in our zoos and aquarium in NYC, including the iconic @bronxzoo, and WCS Global in 50+ countries.

We honor all who have worked for WCS protecting nature for people and wildlife.

More than 2 million gazelle still roam the Mongolian Steppe, says a new study co-authored by WCS.

The findings underscore Mongolia's crucial role as a stronghold for them, hosting approx 99% of the global population.

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NEWS: New AI model has allowed scientists to map underwater biodiversity hotspots in 11 countries in the Western Indian Ocean.

The hotspots have low overlap with existing MPAs.

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The 16th annual WCS Run for the Wild will be held on Saturday Bronx Zoo. This year, we are making tracks for snow leopards. bit.ly/4detPqn

Bhutan government and Tiger Conservation Coalition pledge to mobilize $1 billion for tiger conservation, writes Carbon Pulse.

“Tigers are recovering,” said Joe Walston, “but this success is fragile.”

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Thanks to Disney Conservation for supporting our initiatives safeguarding over 50% of wild tigers.

Celebrating the new Disneynature film, Tiger, now on #DisneyPlus . The film showcases Indian govt's extraordinary success in revitalizing this iconic species. sites.disney.com/socialresponsi…

Stories of charismatic critters capture our attention, writes Justina Ray of WCS Canada 💚 for The Narwhal, but often only after it’s too late to save them.

Those animals have a broader story to tell about the critical step of whole ecosystem protection.

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Last chance to give for #EarthDay2024 . All gifts for elephants and other wildlife multiplied by four: bit.ly/3JuN2GT

LISTEN: It’s been 50+ years since the first Earth Day. As we commemorate 2024’s, there is concern about our future.

But there is also reason for optimism, says WCS's John Calvelli on this week's #WCSWildAudio . One example comes from Southern Africa. apple.co/4dapeFx

NEWS: Bhutan and the Tiger Conservation Coalition commit to catalyzing $1 billion for tigers. bit.ly/3Jwpdyh

“Success must now be measured not just in total number of tigers, but also in no more losses.” said Joe Walston.

OPINION: This #EarthDay Signals a New Hope for #Tiger Recovery | By John Calvelli for Nature

Without persistent efforts, the battle against #poaching will be lost, and with it the recent gains in tiger numbers.

pbs.org/wnet/nature/bl… #Bhutan #tigerfinance #investintigers

NY’ers can celebrate a step forward w/ restoration of funding for arts + culture in city’s executive budget.  
 John Calvelli: We applaud Mayor Eric Adams, Maria TorresSpringer, Laurie Cumbo and the champions for culture on the City Council including Adrienne Adams, NYC Council Member Carlina Rivera and…

Celebrating #EarthDay by honoring #Mongolia 's inspiring #womenrangers ; Byambajav from Gobi Altai, protecting snowleopard habitats.

In Mongolia 11% of rangers are women, patrolling 100s km per month. Thx Snow Leopard Trust for inviting us & Fiona Blyth & Sebastien_Surun for roaring.

This #EarthDay2024 signals a new hope for tiger recovery, writes WCS's John Calvelli for Nature.

“A forest with tigers is a sign of a healthy planet, with benefits for not just wildlife, but the people who rely on its natural resources.”

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A big thank you 🙏 to Rep. Andrew Garbarino and Mike Quigley for intro of bill that will help US federal government and law enforcement, and zoos and aquariums rescue, rehabilitate, and reintroduce endangered and threatened wildlife, says WCS's John Calvelli. bit.ly/49M8DVD

With tigers, we have the recipe for success, now we need the means to do it. This #EarthDay2024 , help us save tigers and other species across the globe. Protect the wild—protect the world: wcs.org/earthday

On #EarthDay2024 , we’re at an amazing time for tiger conservation. And, says WCS’s Luke Hunter, “when you focus on tigers, you end up sweeping up all these other biodiversity benefits.” bit.ly/4auAoDz #investintigers #tigerfinance

Tigers are measurable indicators of biodiversity. We are part of the Tiger Conservation Coalition working for a renewed focus on saving #tigers , seeking greater financial commitment for this Endangered species.

Follow along from #Bhutan : bit.ly/4auAoDz #investintigers