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Endangered Species Photo Contest

With their fluffy tails, expressive faces, and playful antics, red pandas are some of the most endearing animals in the wild. Native to the temperate forests of the Himalayas, these tree-dwelling creatures depend on bamboo and other vegetation for survival. Unfortunately, habitat loss and poaching have put their populations at risk. To help red pandas thrive, WCS works to conserve their forest habitats, combat illegal wildlife trade, and engage local communities in sustainable practices that benefit both people and wildlife.

Western lowland gorillas are known for their gentle nature, expressive faces, and tight-knit family groups and they are vital to Central Africa’s forests, where they help disperse seeds and sustain ecosystems. Despite their charm, they face threats from habitat loss, poaching, and diseases like Ebola. WCS works to protect these remarkable primates by safeguarding their habitats, combating illegal hunting, collaborating with local communities, and conducting research to address health challenges and ensure their survival.

With their striking patchwork coats and strong social bonds, African wild dogs are among the most fascinating predators in Africa. Living in tightly-knit packs, they rely on teamwork to hunt and raise their young. Yet, habitat fragmentation and human-wildlife conflict threaten their survival. WCS protects key habitats, mitigates conflicts with local communities, and promotes coexistence to secure a future for these charismatic canines.

The Amur leopard is a breathtaking sight with its thick, spotted coat and piercing eyes. Found in the temperate forests of Russia and China, they are threatened due to poaching and habitat loss. WCS is working to expand protected areas, combat illegal wildlife trade, and restore vital forest habitats, giving this majestic species a fighting chance for survival.

Pangolins are gentle, solitary animals known for their unique keratin scales and their vital role in ecosystems as insect controllers. Sadly, they’re the world’s most trafficked mammals, facing extinction due to illegal wildlife trade and habitat loss. WCS is combating these threats by addressing poaching, dismantling trafficking networks, restoring habitats, and working with communities and governments to protect pangolins across four continents.