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Governments also agreed to proposals to list the most threatened hammerhead species and all three thresher shark species on Appendix I, which requires strict protection nationally for all the countries in CMS. Official adoption of the proposals on Sunday is final step. #CMSCOP15

Great news from #CMSCOP15: Proposals to include striped hyenas and giant otters on Appendix I and II to increase protections have been agreed to by consensus. We expect them to be adopted at the end of the COP. wcs.org/cms

Migratory freshwater fish are vital for food systems, cultures, biodiversity. Proud to partner on a new report that IDs 349 transboundary species at risk, with only 24 now protected under @BonnConvention. We need coordinated action. bit.ly/4rW7ZOE #CMSCOP15

The narrownose smooth-hound shark and the angular angelshark. At #CMSCOP15, we are supporting proposals by the government of Brazil to coordinate their conservation, says Juan Martín Cuevas of @wcsargentina.

At #CMSCOP15, we are supporting cooperation around conserving the Amazon’s migratory turtles, says Camila Ferrara of @wcs_brasil. CMS is built around the idea that it’s not enough to protect animals in one country if they are vulnerable in another. ▶️ wcs.org/cms-cop15

Ultimately, says WCS’s Steve Platt, the cultural beliefs of the people in Laos are critical in preserving Siamese crocodiles. “And because of that, because of the people, not just the science, these crocodiles are still there.” bit.ly/4bPc1SO

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It’s not enough to protect animals in one country if they are vulnerable in another, writes WCS’s Sue Lieberman. Species like the jaguar depend on vast, connected habitats that stretch across national borders. Read more: pbs.org/wnet/nature/bl… #CMSCOP15

The striped hyena is in decline. There are fewer than 10,000 left. “Yet it remains largely overlooked in global policy frameworks,” says WCS’s Sue Lieberman. At #CMSCOP15, we are supporting a proposal for protections. bit.ly/4uPPUEC

Today is the start of #CMSCOP15. We are backing urgent protections for the giant otter. Protecting them requires protecting entire freshwater river systems—and that can only happen through coordinated action, says WCS’s Rob Wallace. Get the latest: wcs.org/cms-cop15

Guided by rangers and community members in Laos, who have lived alongside ancient forests for generations, WCS’s Manoly Sisavanh learned to experience the landscapes more deeply. #InternationalDayOfForests pbs.org/wnet/nature/bl…

Thresher sharks are migratory, crossing national boundaries and the high seas as they move through the world’s oceans. Protecting them requires international cooperation. We support a proposal to protect them further at #CMSCOP15. Follow along: wcs.org/cms-cop15

On Int'l #WomensMonth, join the high‑level event introducing the Women Ocean Guardians Initiative, its Voluntary Commitment, & a high-level dialogue on inclusive ocean governance, gender equality & sustainable blue economies. 📆 25 March, 16:00 CET ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN25Mar26

A red fox’s fantastic voyage starts in England and leads to WCS’s @BronxZoo, writes @nytimes. Government officials often turn to our team in these situations. Our staff is expert at rescuing wildlife that has been trafficked into the area. nytimes.com/2026/03/17/nyr…