The Wildlife Conservation Society protects ecosystems across 14 priority regions from its Bronx Zoo base, safeguarding wildlife and habitats worldwide.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has released a report on the deaths of 31 sloths from Guyana and Peru during shipments linked to Sloth World in Orlando. The facility has renamed to Sloth World Inc. after a stop-work order and is under investigation for care and permit issues. The animals faced cold exposure and other health problems, raising concerns about oversight of tourist attractions centering on sloths.
Scientists unveil climate refugia for corals, identifying 5,800 square miles of climate-resilient ocean across 72 countries. The findings, presented at a Kenyan conference, suggest reefs may persist longer than feared and shape conservation priorities. Researchers highlight gaps in protection and call for political will to safeguard resilient reefs.