Heart of the Wild
This Earth Day, why we save wildlife and wild places. Hear from WCS VP of Species Conservation Liz Bennett on the latest WCS Wild Audio.
ListenAvian Influenza
It may take a century before a Southern elephant seal colony, hit by an epidemic, returns to its 2022 numbers, says a new WCS co-authored study. High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza H5N1 virus killed almost all newborn pups and an unknown number of adults.
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2024 WCS Impact Report
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Conserves habitat for
~40%
of Earth’s biodiversity and promotes sustainable resource management
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360+
protected areas WCS helped create since our founding, which help maintain regional stability
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3.5M
visitors to our zoos and aquarium in 2023
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440+
local partner organizations, which help us deliver efficient, impactful aid
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