Protections Announced
We applaud U.S. President Joe Biden for safeguarding 625 million acres of ocean from oil and natural gas leasing. A sanctuary designation for the Hudson Canyon is still needed, said WCS's John Calvelli.
Read More10 Favorite Photos of 2024
Our favorite images shared this past year span our five zoological parks New York City and some of the places where we work to save wildlife and wild places around the globe.
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2024 WCS Impact Report
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Conserves habitat for
~40%
of Earth’s biodiversity
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360+
protected areas WCS helped create since our founding
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3.5M
visitors to our zoos and aquarium in 2023
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440+
local partner organizations, including local communities and Indigenous Peoples
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Conservation Corridors for Cats
Latin America’s cats are losing their habitat and becoming trapped in small patches. For jaguars, “corridors are an important resource because parks on their own aren’t enough,” says WCS’s Esteban Payán.
Goals Into Actions
With Canada's unique natural assets come unique responsibilities, says WCS Canada's Justina Ray. The country stands at an important crossroads.
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