WCS helps launch an open-access database that will enable governments and health agencies to track emerging diseases around the globe.

Participants of the “Naked” Polar Bear Cruise to raise funds for every minute spent outside in the coldSaturday, February 26New York, NY- February 7, 2011- Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises and Coney Island Polar Bear Club are teaming up on Saturday, February 26, 2011 to host the third annual “Naked” Polar Bear Cruise (bathing suit required) to benefit the Wildlife Conservation Society. Participating passengers are encouraged to strip down to their bathing suits and enjoy a frosty ride while they...

Open-access website uses technology to merge wildlife and human health surveillance NEW YORK (February 9, 2011)— Health experts from the Wildlife Conservation Society, Harvard Medical School, Children’s Hospital Boston, the University of California at Davis, EcoHealth Alliance, and other members of PREDICT have publicly launched a web-based, open-access map to help governments and health agencies track emerging infectious diseases across the world. Announced at this week’s International...

Take the Bronx Zoo's courtship quiz: www.bronxzoo.com   New York, NY – Feb. 9, 2011 – The Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo has developed a Valentine's Day quiz that determines which member of the animal kingdom shares your courtship style. Are you like a tiger, or are you a softie like a titi monkey? Perhaps, you are a romantic like the white naped crane.  By answering eight questions about what kind of partner you are, the Bronx Zoo's courtship quiz lets you find out which anim...

Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo Announces One-of-a-Kind Gift Zoo houses thousands hissing cockroaches in its Madagascar exhibit   NEW YORK (February 9, 2011) – Forget diamonds, roses, or chocolates.  The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo announced today a light-hearted, one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day gift: naming one of the zoo’s famous Madagascar hissing cockroaches after a loved one, sweetheart, mother...

Wildlife Conservation Society study finds seine net elimination an important step to the recovery of robust fish communities NEW YORK (February 9, 2011)— Marine conservationists from the Wildlife Conservation Society working in Kenya have found that better fisheries management that includes restricting fishing gear is producing more predatory and longer-lived species and is improving fishing even in adjacent areas where no management is taking place.    During a 10-year study, ...

Meet Herbie, a Flemish giant rabbit See Herbie’s rap video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZH0hLQRvws Brooklyn, NY – Feb. 2, 2011 – Herbie, a Flemish giant rabbit, is ringing in the Chinese Year of the Rabbit at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Prospect Park Zoo.   Weighing about 18 pounds, the Flemish giant is one of the largest breeds of domestic rabbit in the world. Herbie is not on exhibit but participates in the ...