Give them a future

Wildlife are under siege across the globe. Only 4,000 tigers remain. Grauer’s Gorillas have plummeted 70 percent. And every day, 96 elephants are killed in Africa for their ivory. They can’t save themselves - it’s up to us.

WCS is committed to protecting the world’s wildlife and wild places. We have a bold vision for the future and a strategic plan to lead the way.

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ELEPHANTS
APES
AFRICA
BIG CATS
SHARKS, SKATES, and RAYS
LATIN AMERICA and THE CARIBBEAN

WCS is committed to protecting the world’s wildlife and wild places. We have a bold vision for the future and a strategic plan to lead the way.

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ASIA
NORTH AMERICA
WHALES and COASTAL DOLPHINS
OCEANS
TORTOISES and FRESHWATER TURTLES

Stop the Superhighway

At any moment, bulldozers in Nigeria could plow through some of the Cross River gorilla's only remaining habitat. Together with local indigenous groups, we're speaking out.

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The Right Stuff

From its perch off New York, our acoustic buoy, Melville, keeps detecting calls from the highly endangered North Atlantic right whale.

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Elephant Origami Challenge

The response to our Guinness World Records™ title attempt was amazing. And Talo Kawasaki's entry was one of our favorites. Check it out.

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World Record

Together, we've made a powerful statement for elephants through origami. But it's not too late to join the fold.

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Sanctuary Status

Hudson Canyon, an underwater canyon 100 miles off the coast of New York and New Jersey, is home to a rich diversity of marine life. A new push is underway to preserve it.

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In the news

November 30, 2016 | PBS

This Buoy Could Save Whales

Bobbing near New York, the third busiest U.S. port, our monitoring tool may offer a new way to reduce the number of ship strikes.

November 22, 2016 | NPR

Bronx Zoo Breaks World Record

The stampede of origami elephants is part of a campaign to raise awareness about poaching.

Stand for Wildlife

Join more than one million wildlife lovers working to save the Earth's most treasured and threatened species. (Oh, and get a free sticker.)

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WCS is working on the ground in 60 countries to save the world’s most spectacular and imperiled wildlife. Your tax-deductible contribution will help us continue this vital work!