display Latest news from Wildlife Conservation Society on Newswise en-us Copyright 2025 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/gorillas-in-congo-s-nouabal-ndoki-national-park-scratch-the-ground-for-truffles-not-for-insects-as-long-assumed-indigenous-researcher-led-this-research-published-in-the-journal-primates/?sc=rsin /articles/gorillas-in-congo-s-nouabal-ndoki-national-park-scratch-the-ground-for-truffles-not-for-insects-as-long-assumed-indigenous-researcher-led-this-research-published-in-the-journal-primates/?sc=rsin Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:05:27 EST A scientific paper recently published reveals that soil scratching by gorillas in Congo's Nouabale-Ndoki National Park is a foraging strategy to access a species of deer truffle, identified as Elaphomyces labyrinthinus, and not insects, as long assumed. Wildlife Conservation Society /articles/who-pandemic-agreement-one-step-closer-to-ensuring-world-is-better-equipped-to-prevent-and-manage-pandemics-critical-milestone-for-global-inter-generational-health-security/?sc=rsin /articles/who-pandemic-agreement-one-step-closer-to-ensuring-world-is-better-equipped-to-prevent-and-manage-pandemics-critical-milestone-for-global-inter-generational-health-security/?sc=rsin Sun, 13 Apr 2025 11:40:33 EST The historic finalization of a groundbreaking International Agreement on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response took another positive step here on Saturday. The parties reached an agreement on principles and on Tuesday they are expected to finalize it before the World Health Assembly adopts the agreement when they convene May 19-27th. Wildlife Conservation Society /articles/scarlett-macaw-chicks-get-a-helping-hand-from-humans-before-being-released-into-the-wild/?sc=rsin /articles/scarlett-macaw-chicks-get-a-helping-hand-from-humans-before-being-released-into-the-wild/?sc=rsin Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:10:23 EST Scarlet macaws in Mesoamerica are highly threatened by poaching and habitat loss. In Guatemala's Maya Biosphere Reserve, only a few hundred remain. Wildlife Conservation Society /articles/democratic-republic-of-the-congo-and-partners-launch-phase-2-of-national-program-to-improve-management-and-protection-of-30-of-territory-by-2030/?sc=rsin /articles/democratic-republic-of-the-congo-and-partners-launch-phase-2-of-national-program-to-improve-management-and-protection-of-30-of-territory-by-2030/?sc=rsin Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:10:14 EST The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, through the National Designated Authority of the Green Climate Fund (NDA-DRC), organized a ceremony to officially launch phase 2 of preparations for the country's "30x30 Strategy" in Kinshasa, on April 8, 2025. The launch took place in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), Technical and Financial Partners, representatives of civil society, Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples. Wildlife Conservation Society /articles/who-pandemic-agreement-under-negotiations-now-in-geneva-has-immense-potential-to-help-prevent-future-devastating-pandemics/?sc=rsin /articles/who-pandemic-agreement-under-negotiations-now-in-geneva-has-immense-potential-to-help-prevent-future-devastating-pandemics/?sc=rsin Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:05:28 EST The Wildlife Conservation Society continues to be at the table in Geneva as the WHO nears the finalization of its groundbreaking International Agreement on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response. An agreement may be reached on Friday; and the World Health Assembly will convene on May 19-27th to consider final adoption. Wildlife Conservation Society /articles/the-wildlife-film-festival-reel-wild-kicked-off-in-nyc-with-celebrities-and-filmmakers-from-around-the-world/?sc=rsin /articles/the-wildlife-film-festival-reel-wild-kicked-off-in-nyc-with-celebrities-and-filmmakers-from-around-the-world/?sc=rsin Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:25:43 EST The Wildlife Conservation Society's REEL WILD(tm)️, a 2-day wildlife film festival in New York City, kicked off last night at a celebratory event with celebrities and Oscar-nominated and Emmy Award winning filmmakers from around the world. Wildlife Conservation Society /articles/vanishing-fish-shrinking-catches-how-overfishing-is-undermining-coastal-fisheries/?sc=rsin /articles/vanishing-fish-shrinking-catches-how-overfishing-is-undermining-coastal-fisheries/?sc=rsin Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:10:02 EST New science shows that overfishing is eroding the sustainability of tropical coral reef fisheries in East Africa, with small-scale fishers losing out on fisheries productivity as entire species disappear from their catch. Wildlife Conservation Society /articles/new-public-lands-in-payunia-to-protect-the-guanaco-and-other-wildlife/?sc=rsin /articles/new-public-lands-in-payunia-to-protect-the-guanaco-and-other-wildlife/?sc=rsin Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:10:27 EST 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 Malargue. Wildlife Conservation Society /articles/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/?sc=rsin /articles/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/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:40:20 EST To celebrate the start of Earth Month, reporters are invited to cover a private VIP event for REEL WILD(tm)️ NEW YORK at the Lotte New York Palace; and to cover REEL WILD(tm)️ NEW YORK, a two day film festival in Manhattan. Wildlife Conservation Society /articles/small-and-nutritious-fish-a-healthy-and-sustainable-alternative-for-the-amazon-region/?sc=rsin /articles/small-and-nutritious-fish-a-healthy-and-sustainable-alternative-for-the-amazon-region/?sc=rsin Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:45:45 EST 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. Wildlife Conservation Society /articles/bronx-zoo-s-dinosaur-safari-is-back-new-animatronics-and-hands-on-fun-for-dino-lovers-of-all-ages/?sc=rsin /articles/bronx-zoo-s-dinosaur-safari-is-back-new-animatronics-and-hands-on-fun-for-dino-lovers-of-all-ages/?sc=rsin Thu, 06 Mar 2025 07:05:07 EST 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. Wildlife Conservation Society /articles/lights-camera-take-action-for-wildlife-wcs-launches-reel-wild-a-film-festival-during-earth-month-in-new-york-city/?sc=rsin /articles/lights-camera-take-action-for-wildlife-wcs-launches-reel-wild-a-film-festival-during-earth-month-in-new-york-city/?sc=rsin Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:25:08 EST The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is launching REEL WILD(tm)️, 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. Wildlife Conservation Society /articles/taking-critical-steps-toward-peaceful-human-elephant-co-existence-in-gabon/?sc=rsin /articles/taking-critical-steps-toward-peaceful-human-elephant-co-existence-in-gabon/?sc=rsin Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:35:22 EST A 2-year project fostering peaceful human-elephant co-existence in Gabon was launched by the Minister of Water and Forests on 17 February. The project, with funding from the Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI), will be implemented with the government by the Wildlife Conservation Society in partnership with Space for Giants. Wildlife Conservation Society /articles/under-the-cover-of-the-rainforest-extraordinary-photos-of-the-congo/?sc=rsin /articles/under-the-cover-of-the-rainforest-extraordinary-photos-of-the-congo/?sc=rsin Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:45:52 EST The thick canopy of the Congo rainforest and its luscious vegetation is a safe haven for a unique biodiversity--including rarely-seen wildlife, like the African Golden Cat, captured for the first time in high-definition in their natural environment in Congo. Wildlife Conservation Society /articles/experts-in-south-america-identify-priority-conservation-areas-for-the-endangered-giant-otter/?sc=rsin /articles/experts-in-south-america-identify-priority-conservation-areas-for-the-endangered-giant-otter/?sc=rsin Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:05:52 EST Experts from 12 countries in Latin America have together published the most comprehensive summary of conservation knowledge to date of the giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis), including the identification of the most important riverine areas providing habitat for this aquatic icon of the Amazon. Wildlife Conservation Society /articles/wcs-who-needs-to-adopt-an-agreement-on-pandemic-prevention-preparedness-and-response-with-a-strong-focus-on-preventing-pandemics-before-they-can-even-start/?sc=rsin /articles/wcs-who-needs-to-adopt-an-agreement-on-pandemic-prevention-preparedness-and-response-with-a-strong-focus-on-preventing-pandemics-before-they-can-even-start/?sc=rsin Fri, 21 Feb 2025 09:10:04 EST WCS this week called for Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) to adopt a legally binding Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response Agreement that includes a robust and ambitious focus on preventing pandemics at the source. Wildlife Conservation Society /articles/alfred-p-sloan-foundation-president-adam-f-falk-named-president-and-ceo-of-the-wildlife-conservation-society/?sc=rsin /articles/alfred-p-sloan-foundation-president-adam-f-falk-named-president-and-ceo-of-the-wildlife-conservation-society/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:30:00 EST The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has named Adam F. Falk as its next President and CEO. He will begin in the role at WCS on July 1. Wildlife Conservation Society /articles/new-study-worldwide-carbon-rich-peatlands-are-dangerously-under-protected/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-worldwide-carbon-rich-peatlands-are-dangerously-under-protected/?sc=rsin Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:55:53 EST A new study released today reveals that peatlands -- a vital carbon store that many people have never heard of -- are dangerously under-protected, putting the global climate at risk. Covering just 3% of Earth's surface, these terrestrial wetlands store 600 billion tons of carbon -- more than all the world's forest biomass combined -- yet only 17% of peatlands fall within a protected area. Wildlife Conservation Society /articles/bronx-zoo-kicks-off-2025-with-debut-of-new-silvered-langur-baby/?sc=rsin /articles/bronx-zoo-kicks-off-2025-with-debut-of-new-silvered-langur-baby/?sc=rsin Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:25:43 EST A silvered langur baby, with a striking orange-colored coat, is debuting at the Bronx Zoo as it kicks off 2025. The silvered langur baby, born in November 2024, can now be seen by guests in the JungleWorld exhibit. Wildlife Conservation Society /articles/say-it-with-a-hiss-name-a-roach-returns-to-the-bronx-zoo-this-valentine-s-day/?sc=rsin /articles/say-it-with-a-hiss-name-a-roach-returns-to-the-bronx-zoo-this-valentine-s-day/?sc=rsin Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:25:49 EST For the 14th year, the beloved tradition returns where donors can symbolically name a Bronx Zoo Madagascar hissing cockroach after a loved (or ex-loved) one Wildlife Conservation Society