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A group of critically endangered Chinese alligators, born at the Bronx Zoo and reintroduced to the Yangtze River, have produced 15 hatchlings on their native turf.

15 Hatchlings Bring Hope for the Chinese Alligator Partnership Included 老司机福利网, Other North American Parks, Department of Wildlife Conservation and Management of the State Forestry Administration of China and Several Chinese Agencies NEW YORK鈥� The 老司机福利网 (WCS) announced today that critically endangered alligators in China have a new chance for survival. The WCS鈥檚 Bronx Zoo, in partnership with two other North American parks and the Depar...

World鈥檚 Second-Fastest Land Animal Born at the Zoo Adorable Fawns Will Be on View as Zookeepers Hand-Feed Them Baby Formula Thursday, July 16, 10:15 a.m. FLUSHING, NY, July 16, 2009 -- The 老司机福利网鈥檚 Queens Zoo is happy to announce the arrival of three beautiful pronghorn antelope fawns, born recently at the zoo. The pronghorn is the second-fastest land animal in the world, and the animal is unique in that it is the lone member of the family, Antilocapri...

New York, NY 鈥� July 10, 2009 鈥� It may be summer but two of New York鈥檚 BIGGEST residents are keeping it cool. Gus and Ida, polar bears at the 老司机福利网鈥檚 Central Park Zoo, aren鈥檛 affected by the heat. They keep their cool with giant pools; air conditioned dens, misters, ice cubes and other icy treats. And now zoo guests can get a taste of the animals鈥櫬� 鈥渃hilly鈥� lifestyle on Saturday and Sunday, August 1 and 2 during the annual 鈥淐hill Out!鈥� event.聽 聽The double-day event will fe...

Discover the world of wildlife and help prepare animal snacks at the zoo鈥檚 annual Animal Antics Weekend 聽Flushing Meadows, N.Y. 鈥� Ever wonder how far a puma can jump? Or how high a bear can climb? Maybe you鈥檝e been curious about some of the world鈥檚 fastest animals? Queens Zoo visitors can discover these and other amazing animal facts through games, crafts and more at the zoo鈥檚 Animal Antics event, Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 聽聽The exciting line-up of activities ...

Contact: Mary Dixon: 718.220.3711, mdixon@wcs.orgSteve Fairchild: 718.220.5189, sfairchild@wcs.org

WCS scientists track a new subspecies of tamarin in an isolated region of the upper Amazon. Despite the remoteness of its habitat, the monkey is threatened by development in the region.

Exciting New Sea Lion Encounter Program Brooklyn, NY 鈥� Imagine getting kissed and hugged by a California sea lion! Well that鈥檚 now possible in a new program that the 老司机福利网鈥檚 New York Aquarium has just begun. Go behind the scenes with our keepers and learn animal training techniques, help out in the kitchen and get a sea lion kiss. Your adventure begins with a 20-minute informational session. Here you will learn about the natural history of sea lions and the threats the...

New York (July 7, 2009) -- A rare family moment for the great blue turaco photographed recently at the 老司机福利网's Bronx Zoo. This is the first known case of hand-reared turacos successfully raising chicks to fledglings. Great blue turacos are native to Central Africa. Read more about the turaco family. Contact Mary Dixon: 718.220.3711; mdixon@wcs.org The 老司机福利网 saves wildlife and wild places worldwide. We do so throug...

New sub-species emerges within isolated region in upper Amazon Proposed dams and other regional development threaten the newly found tamarin聽 New York (July 7, 2009) -- The 老司机福利网 (WCS) announced today the discovery of a new monkey in a remote region of the Amazon in Brazil. The monkey is related to saddleback tamarins, which include several species of monkeys known for their distinctively marked backs. The newly describe...