On this day in 1936, the last known thylacine—a wolf-like marsupial known as the Tasmanian tiger—died at the Hobart Zoo in Tasmania. The animal’s passing marked the extinction of its species, and underscores the current need to protect our planet’s wildlife before it’s too late.

Every species plays a crucial role in our ecosystems, from food production to water recycling. Understanding these roles and connections is essential for effective conservation. via WCS

WCS staff celebrated Wildlife Ranger Challenge yesterday with rangers from Cross River National Park, Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Mbe Mountains. #WildlifeRangerChallenge #ForWildlifeRangers

Someone posted a pic of Happy lying down & stated she was in distress. She is not. A pic from another angle shows why she is lying down. We put a big mound of fresh sand in the exhibit & she goes straight for it!

Here’s another look at Happy seen from the monorail ⁦Bronx Zoo⁩

Happy came over to see me when I stopped by this afternoon to visit.

Had the great pleasure of speaking ⁦The Explorers Club⁩ on the 125th Anniversary of ⁦Bronx Zoo⁩ Really nice evening & a great audience. Thanks for inviting me!

This was a great talk. Sent it to my students via listserv!

While leaf litter may be unsightly to some, the leaves strewn across your lawn are a cornucopia of food, shelter, and habitat for a variety of species. In addition, decomposing leaves supply yards with critical nutrients. Consider leaving the leaves for wildlife this fall.

True to its name, our #BirdOfTheWeek thrives in boulder-strewn slopes, canyons, & cliffs. They nest in cracks and crevices out of sight, but it’s still easy to locate a breeding pair. 👀 What distinctive feature marks a Rock Wren nest site? 🪨 Find out: bit.ly/3U1cKs0.

Mysis shrimp, anyone? These small crustaceans are a favorite food item for our northern seahorses. Seahorses eat almost constantly since they have a rudimentary digestive system that lacks a stomach. They will consume thousands of crustaceans in a single day!

If all of the #GBF’s 23 targets are actually implemented by governments, by the 2030 deadline, writes WCS's @sslieberman, nature will indeed be in better shape than it is today. That's where 🇨🇴 #COP16Colombia comes in. pbs.org/wnet/nature/bl…

𝗧𝗮𝗱𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱! It's Friday, and you know how we do it! Our #photographerfeature is 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀' image of tadpoles, which won the Natural History Museum #wildlifephotographeroftheyear

The Nairobi National Museum is crammed with ancient specimens, from giant crocodile skulls to the bones of human ancestors. Scientists worry the collection won’t last much longer. on.wsj.com/3U7Vm4M on.wsj.com/3U7Vm4M

Where did you come from. . .?

Grevy’s zebra ⁦Bronx Zoo⁩

#GrouchoMarx : "Gentlemen, he may talk like an idiot and look like an idiot. But don't let that fool you. He really is an idiot." #DuckSoup 1933 #UndecidedVoters

Join #Chillin4Cheetah polar plunge to benefit Cheetah Conservation Fund & cheetah conservation Coney Island Dec 8 Or if you prefer to stay nice and warm you can still participate by making a donation Here: gofundme.com/f/donate-to-sa…

Caring for resident cheetahs at our Centre in Namibia is a big job! So, what’s a typical day like for one of our cheetah keepers? Mornings usually begin with a cheetah run. Exercise is an important part of the daily routine for our resident cheetahs – both for fitness and quality