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Entries for November 2015

 WCS Praises Government of Thailand for Swift Action in Tiger Arrest
November 18, 2015 – The following statement is from WCS’s Joe Walston, Vice President of Global Conservation praising the government of Thailand for arrests of alleged poacher who killed a tiger last seen alive in Huai Kha Khaeng (HKK) Wildlife Sanctuary.
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WCS’s Bronx Zoo Kicks Off Annual Toy Drive To Benefit Bronx Military Families
Bronx, NY – November 18, 2015 ––– On Friday, Nov. 20, Deputy Bronx Borough President Aurelia Greene will join officials from WCS’s (Wildlife Conservation Society) Bronx Zoo to kick-off Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.’s annual holiday toy drive to benefit Bronx military families.
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(New York – November 16, 2015) The WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) China program received a prestigious Tech Award for its China Wildlife Guardian App at the 15th annual gala of The Tech Awards on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. The event marks the first time in the event’s history that a Chinese team has been selected laureate of the award.
(New York – November 16, 2015) The WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) China program received a prestigious Tech Award for its China Wildlife Guardian App at the 15th annual gala of The Tech Awards on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. The event marks the first time in the event’s history that a Chinese team has been selected laureate of the award. 
(New York – November 16, 2015) The WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) China program received a prestigious Tech Award for its China Wildlife Guardian App at the 15th annual gala of The Tech Awards on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. The event marks the first time in the event’s history that a Chinese team has been selected laureate of the award. 
(New York – November 16, 2015) The WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) China program received a prestigious Tech Award for its China Wildlife Guardian App at the 15th annual gala of The Tech Awards on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. The event marks the first time in the event’s history that a Chinese team has been selected laureate of the award. 
(New York – November 16, 2015) The WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) China program received a prestigious Tech Award for its China Wildlife Guardian App at the 15th annual gala of The Tech Awards on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. The event marks the first time in the event’s history that a Chinese team has been selected laureate of the award. 
(New York – November 16, 2015) The WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) China program received a prestigious Tech Award for its China Wildlife Guardian App at the 15th annual gala of The Tech Awards on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. The event marks the first time in the event’s history that a Chinese team has been selected laureate of the award. 
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Nov. 16, 2015 - The following statement was released by the Wildlife Conservation Society concerning the murder of two conservation heroes on Nov. 7th.
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TERMINATOR TERMINATES TUSK ON VIDEO

November 13, 2015 – Watch out ivory poachers – now you got The Terminator mad. WCS’s 96 Elephants campaign has received a powerful new ally: Arnold Schwarzenegger, who recently blew up an ivory tusk on camera in support of efforts to protect elephants from the ravages of poaching.

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November 12, 2015 - Cambodia, Phnom Penh – WCS, WWF-Cambodia, BirdLife International-Cambodia, Conservation International, Fauna & Flora International, and Wildlife Alliance would like to extend their deepest condolences to the families of Sieng Darong, Forestry Administration ranger and Sab Yoh, police officer, two wildlife rangers who were killed on November 7 in the Preah Vihear Protected Forest during a patrol.
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 Protected Area Staff in Mongolia Taking the SMART Approach To  “Turn Tables” On Poachers
(Khanbogd, Mongolia – November 12, 2015) Efforts to recover wildlife and plants impacted by overharvest and illegal trade in Mongolia’s Gobi and Eastern Steppes regions have taken a great leap forward.
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WCS Statement on Conservation Heroes Killed in Cambodia
(Preah Vihear Province, Cambodia, Nov. 9, 2015) – The following statement was released by the Wildlife Conservation Society concerning the murder of two conservation heroes on Nov. 7.
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Happy #NationalBisonDay! America Celebrates on Sat., Nov. 7

WASHINGTON (November 6, 2015) – The Vote Bison Coalition is proud to celebrate National Bison Day, an annual commemoration of the ecological, cultural, historical and economic contribution of a national icon, the American bison. 

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WCS Queens Zoo Welcomes New Andean Bear
Flushing, N.Y. – Nov. 6, 2015 – WCS’s (Wildlife Conservation Society) Queens Zoo is home to a new female Andean bear (Tremarctos ornatus), the only bear species endemic to South America.
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