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Entries for March 2025

New Public Lands in Payunia to Protect the Guanaco and Other Wildlife
City of Mendoza, Argentina, March 24, 2025 –The Province of Mendoza has accepted the donation of 40,000 hectares of private land within the La Payunia Protected Natural Area, located in the department of Malargüe. This land within La Payunia Protected Natural Area is known for its stunning landscape of volcanoes and plains; and is home to a rich diversity of native plant and animal species, including the lesser r...
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REEL WILD™️ NEW YORK Film Festival Private VIP Event, Thursday, April 3   REEL WILD™️ NEW YORK, Two-Day Film Festival, Friday and Saturday, April 4 and 5
New York, March 18, 2025 – To celebrate the start of Earth Month, reporters are invited to cover a private VIP event for REEL WILD™️ NEW YORK at the Lotte New York Palace; and to cover REEL WILD™️ NEW YORK, a two-day film festival in Manhattan. REEL WILD™️ NEW YORK is a platform for showcasing films and for sparking action for wildlife. Through each of the 14 featured films, audience interaction and community partnership, REEL WILD™️ NEW YORK ...
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Bronx Zoo Announces 17th Annual WCS Run for the Wild to Protect Indian Gharials
BRONX, N.Y. , March 13, 2025 — Calling all runners, walkers and wildlife supporters: registration is now open for the Bronx Zoo’s annual WCS Run for the Wild. The 17th annual 5k run and 3k family fun run/walk will be held on Saturday, April 26 at the Bronx Zoo. This year’s event is inspired by the Indian gharial and will help support the Wildlife Conservation Society’s (WCS) work at the Bronx Zoo and around the world in protecting gharials and other wildlife. Indian gh...
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Small and Nutritious Fish: A Healthy and Sustainable Alternative for the Amazon Region
LIMA, PERU, March 6, 2025—A study conducted by Cornell University and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), both members of the Amazon Waters Alliance, reveals that small, abundant, and nutritious fish species in the Amazon can be a solution for both public health and biodiversity conservation. The findings highlight how fishing for resilient species can reduce the risks of mercury contamination while contributing to food security and the well-being of local communities. The study, w...
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Bronx Zoo’s Dinosaur Safari Is Back! New Animatronics and Hands-On Fun for Dino-Lovers of All Ages
BRONX, N.Y. — March 6, 2025 — Something BIG is coming this spring to New York, as Dinosaur Safari returns with a roar to the Bronx Zoo! Guests will get up close with some of the largest animals to ever walk the Earth, including more than 60 life-size animatronic dinosaurs and pterosaurs, as Dinosaur Safari opens to the public on Saturday, April 12. Tickets are now on sale at BronxZoo.com/Dino. Dinosaur Safari is a beloved tradition and immersive walkthrough experience at the Bronx...
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Lights. Camera. Take Action for Wildlife!   WCS Launches REEL WILD™️,  a Film Festival,  During Earth Month in New York City
New York, March 3, 2025 – The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is launching REEL WILD™️, a 2-day film festival during Earth Month, including Oscar-nominated films, and Emmy-Award winning programs,  that bring the wonders of wildlife and nature to the big screen.   Through powerful cinematic storytelling, REEL WILD™️ will engage audiences in the beauty and urgency of protecting our planet, connecting audiences with the filmmakers, scienti...
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