Articles by Wcs

Fear and conservation Fear and conservation WCS December 10, 2008

Researchers catch, then release, world's rarest big cat in Russia Researchers catch, then release, world's rarest big cat in Russia WCS October 30, 2008

Urban black bears live recklessly compared to their forest counterparts Urban black bears live recklessly compared to their forest counterparts WCS September 30, 2008 Black bears that live around urban…

Camera traps provide glimpses of predators in Myanmar Camera traps capture photos of predators in Myanmar WCS September 4, 2008 Myanmar's dense northern wild lands, researchers from the Wildlife Conservation…

Long-term memory may help elephants adapt to climate change Long-term memory may help elephants survive climate change WCS August 11, 2008 Long-term memory may be key to helping elephants survive…

Researchers evade polar bear displaced by melting sea ice Researchers evacuated due to polar bear trapped on land by melting sea ice WCS August 7, 2008 The Wildlife Conservation Society…

According to a report released today by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), several species of rare waterbirds from Cambodia's famed Tonle Sap region have staged remarkable comebacks, thanks to a…

Mercury from coal-burning hurts the common loon Mercury from coal-burning hurts the common loon WCS March 4, 2008 Scientists Find Mercury Threatens Next Generation of Loons A long-term study by…

Fewer wolves may mean fewer pronghorn in Yellowstone Fewer wolves may mean fewer pronghorn in Yellowstone WCS March 3, 2008 As western states debate removing the gray wolf from protection…

Photo: Litter of naked mole rats born in time for Chinese New Year Photo: Litter of naked mole rats born in time for Chinese New Year WCS February 10, 2008…

Starfish invasion threatens world's richest coral reefs Starfish invasion threatens world's richest coral reefs WCS January 14, 2008 Outbreaks of the notorious crown of thorns starfish now threaten the "coral…

Traffic cones used to protect seabirds Traffic cones used to protect seabirds WCS December 11, 2007 Bright orange traffic cones that warn drivers of danger on the road are now…

Conservationist Schaller named to Time's 'Hero of the Planet' Conservationist Schaller named to Time's 'Hero of the Planet' WCS November 13, 2007 Renowned conservationist Dr. George Schaller of the Wildlife…

Bears pressured by development in the Canadian Rockies Bears pressured by development in the Canadian Rockies WCS October 30, 2007 REPORT SAYS BOOMING DEVELOPMENT IN CANADIAN ROCKIES THREATENS TO SQUEEZE…

Elephants get Photo IDs for Protection Elephants get Photo IDs for Protection WCS August 15, 2007 Asian elephants don't carry photo identification, so scientists from the Wildlife Conservation Society and…

Conservationists team with justice dept to fingerprint carnivores Conservationists team with justice dept to fingerprint carnivores STUDY FOCUSES ON ONLY CARNIVORE WITH ‘FINGERPRINTS' WCS May 22, 2007 A new study…

Tsunami-producing quake caused mass coral death in Indonesia Tsunami-producing quake caused mass coral death in Indonesia WCS April 11, 2007 Researchers say 300 kilometers of sea floor heaved more than…

Herring fish restored to Bronx River in New York City Herring fish restored to Bronx River in New York City WCS release April 6, 2007 Building on last year's first-ever…

Biologists record call of rare Sumatran ground cuckoo for first time Biologists record call of rare Sumatran ground cuckoo for first time WCS February 26, 2007 A team of biologists…

Rare vulture colony found in Cambodia Rare vulture colony found in Cambodia WCS February 6, 2007 Working in the remote forests of Cambodia, conservationists from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)…

Rare fish from Madagascar named after renowned ichthyologist Rare fish from Madagascar named after renowned ichthyologist WCS release January 24, 2007 An ichthyologist from the Wildlife Conservation Society's New York…

Leaping Saiga! Population of bizarre Mongolian antelope plunges 95% in 15 years Leaping Saiga! Population of bizarre Mongolian antelope plunges 95% in 15 years WCS October 19, 2006 A group…

Dolphin Slaughter Resumes in Japan Dolphin Slaughter Resumes in Japan Renewed Dolphin Slaughter Prompts New Campaign WCS September 20, 2006 Group cites scientific and ethical justification for ending the hunts.…

War-torn Congo Announces Two New Parks War-torn Congo Announces Two New Parks WCS September 18, 2006 The Minister of Forestry Economy of the Republic of Congo announced today plans to…

Coral reef parks established by locals more effective than government reserves Coral reef parks established by locals more effective than government reserves WCS July 31, 2006 Coral reef marine protected…

Forest protection best way to control rats finds study Forest protection best way to control rats finds study WCS April 13, 2006 Study says standing forest is the best rat…

African carnivores under threat -- top 20 at risk listed African carnivores under threat -- top 20 at risk listed WCS release February 1, 2006 Cheetah. Photo by Rob Roy…

Great White Shark swims 12,400 miles, shocks scientists Great White Shark swims 12,400 miles, shocks scientists WCS release October 6, 2005 Photo copyright MCM/ M. Meyer of the Wildlife Conservation…

Do gorillas use tools? Yes, photo documentation by WCS scientist Gorillas use tools - photo documentation WCS release September 29, 2005 Scientists from the Wildlife Conservation Society and other organizations…

Gabon sets aside 10 percent of country as protected parks Gabon sets aside 10 percent of country as protected parks WCS press release September 24, 2005 Western lowland gorilla. Western…