As a science-based conservation NGO, we work in 64 countries and at scores of field sites that represent the last of the wild. WCS's global conservation program encompasses five programs: Africa, Asia ...

WCS, the “W” logo, WE STAND FOR WILDLIFE, I STAND FOR WILDLIFE, and STAND FOR WILDLIFE are service marks of Wildlife Conservation Society. The Wildlife Conservation Society is a nonprofit, tax-exempt ...

As human beings, we connect to nature with a force as strong as the pull of gravity. We depend on nature. Zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, national parks, the conservation movement—indeed, the ...

Both forest and savanna elephant species have experienced widespread declines over the past 50 years, says a new study. But there are bright spots we can learn from.

Our goal is to conserve the world's largest wild places in 14 priority regions, habitat for around 50% of the world’s biodiversity and a wide range of charismatic megafauna.

Goal A of the GBF calls for Parties to collectively maintain or enhance the integrity, connectivity and resilience of ecosystems. The inclusion of ecological integrity - the composition, structure, ...

“The world’s biodiversity is facing threats from all angles. Wilderness areas are vanishing and fauna and flora species are facing extinction like never before. The team at WCS is relentless in its ...

We do this working in close partnership with governments, Indigenous People and local communities, and civil society groups. At WCS, we support our partners to develop and implement highly focused, ...

In recent decades, deforestation has caused a dramatic decline in Andean bear populations, and estimates suggest fewer than 18,000 bears now survive in the wild. This threat will only worsen in coming ...

Right now, WCS conservationists are working on the ground around the world to save some of the most spectacular and imperiled wildlife on the planet. We need your help to continue this important work.

Q. To what extent is ivory consumption in the U.S. contributing to the African elephant poaching crisis? A. While the largest ivory consumer nations are in Asia, the U.S. has one of the bigger markets ...

To contribute WCS's scientific, technical, and policy expertise to international discussions between governments and influence international policies and commitments that will benefit wildlife and ...