Study looked at protected areas and logging concessions in Republic of CongoResults show importance of parks and anti-poaching efforts   NEW YORK (May 6, 2010) – The Wildlife Conservation Society announced the results of the first-ever evaluation of a large, “landscape-wide” conservation approach to protect globally important populations of elephants and great apes. The study looked at wildlife populations in northern Republic of Congo over a mosaic of land-use types, including a nati...

These white-naped cranes at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo are “calling,” a behavior seen in paired cranes.  Wingman, a 21-year-old male, and Crystal, an 18-year-old female, have been together for less than a year and have hatched their first chick.  White-naped cranes are native to northeastern China, and due to habitat loss are now endangered.  The WCS Bronx Zoo pioneered advances in incubation, hand-rearing and nutrition for these cranes.  These techniques have been used in zoo...

Wolverine continues to wander, but not leaving the state NEW YORK (April 29, 2010)—Eleven months after biologists radio-tracked a wolverine into Colorado, marking the first confirmed sighting in the state in 90 years, the Colorado Division of Wildlife reports that the animal was missing for about two months, but has resurfaced – this time south of I-70.  The wolverine was first radio-collared by the Wildlife Conservation Society, as part of a long-term study of the ...

New York, N.Y. – The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Central Park zoo has visitors awing over its newest animal addition: an adorable new California sea lion pup. “Bruiser,” as he’s named, was born in WCS’s Bronx Zoo last year. After a brief stay at WCS’s New York Aquarium, he’s finally made his home in Central Park and is quickly getting adjusted to his new urban home. On exhibit with fellow sea lions April and Scooter, Bruiser is one baby who likes to stay active.  He spends most of his tim...

Researchers combine data from the sky and the sea to save a dolphin in need.

Genetics and remote sensing data represent a rare hi-tech combo for marine animals Researchers detect hidden environmental barriers along coastal habitat of the franciscana dolphin NEW YORK—Using DNA samples and images from Earth-orbiting satellites, conservationists from Columbia University, the Wildlife Conservation Society, the American Museum of Natural History, and Fundación AquaMarina, are gathering new insights about the franciscana—a poorly known coast...

Triplets are the second litter born in a year; previous litter was 32 years agoThe First Day the Cubs Can be Seen: Friday, April 30See the video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp4vhO-vcNc Bronx, N.Y. – April 30, 2010 – Today, the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo debuts the new pride of the zoo – three lion cubs.  The triplet African lions are the second litter born at WCS’s Bronx Zoo in a year – after more than three decades. They can be spotted with their mother, S...

African giant snails are giving local villagers big options when it comes to food and livelihoods, and gorilla poaching is not one of them.

Special Debut of Two New Babydoll Sheep Help Choose Their Names Saturday and Sunday, May 8 - 9Brooklyn, N.Y., April 28, 2010 – The sheep and alpacas are looking quite fluffy at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s (WCS) Prospect Park Zoo… but not for long.  On Saturday and Sunday, May 8 and 9 their thick wool coats will be cast off at the zoo’s annual Fleece Festival in order to help these wonderfully wooly animals stay cool all summer long.  It will be a fleece-filled weekend complete wi...

Wildlife Conservation Society Promotes Snail Farming in Nigeria as an Alternative to Gorilla Poaching Cross River gorillas are critically endangered and only inhabit a small area Snail farming provides food and income for villagers NEW YORK (April 28, 2010) — The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is testing a new, innovative approach to prevent Cross River gorilla poaching in Nigeria: snail farming.  This unique initiative will help local people generate income, prov...