#Summer 2018 Anime

[anisongoftheday]

Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight Episode 6 Ending

Fly Me to the Star by Futaba Isurugi (CV: Teru Ikuta) & Kaoruko Hanayagi (CV: Ayasa Itou)

[plains-flora]

august 28, 2018

[okochamasensou]

f:nex miku transparents

[rabbitcruiser]

International Zebra Day 

International Zebra Day is observed every year on January 31. With their natural environment diminishing and increasing human development, these gentle animals are in danger. When habitats are threatened, animals, too, become endangered. International Zebra Day is all about raising awareness and what you can do to help in the conservation of this animal. Zebras are mostly found on the African continent, in the semi-desert areas of Kenya and Ethiopia, and the hilly areas of Namibia, Angola, and South Africa. You can easily identify a zebra by its unique black and white stripes.

History of International Zebra Day

International Zebra Day was most likely founded by a consortium of conservation organizations such as the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and the Conservation Biology Institute. International Zebra Day aims to help raise awareness about the living conditions of zebras and how their numbers can be protected from further decline.

Presently, three types of zebra can be found in the wild. They are the Grévy’s zebra, plains zebra, and the mountain zebra. Although the Grévy’s zebra, found in the northern regions of Kenya and are extremely rare, they are an endangered variety having suffered a loss of more than 54% of its total population. The loss has occurred rapidly in the last three decades because of zebras being poached for their hides and pelts.

Zebras are found in the African Savannah where their natural habitat has been well preserved and not all zebras are in danger of disappearing. The other two subspecies of zebra are less endangered than the Grevy’s zebra. Plains zebras are thriving and don’t face threats of endangerment. The mountain zebra lives in South Africa, Angola, and Namibia. Along with the dangers of poaching, these zebras are also in danger from locals who might hunt them for meat when the going gets tough. Zebras have been battling many concerns regarding preserving their population.

International Zebra Day timeline

28,000 Years AgoZebras in Rock Art

They are depicted in cave rock art in African regions.

1261Zebras in Diplomacy

Zebras are sent as exotic gifts to establish democratic relationships.

1878The Quagga Becomes Extinct

Quaggas, a type of plain-dwelling zebra, become extinct.

2019Grevy’s Zebra is Endangered

It has a population of less than 2,000 mature zebras.

International Zebra Day FAQs

Why is International Zebra Day celebrated?

International Zebra Day is observed on January 31 every year to create awareness about the need to protect zebras.

How many zebras are left in the world?

They are considered endangered, according to National Geographic. There may be some 300,000 left in the wild, and on the Serengeti-Mara Plains, there are an estimated 150,000 plains zebras.

Are zebras endangered?

The Grevy’s zebra is considered endangered on the Red List of Threatened Species. Their population has gone down by about 54% over the past three decades, according to the African Wildlife Foundation.

How to Observe International Zebra Day

Dress up in its colors

Raise awareness

Donate

Celebrate International Zebra Day in style by dressing up in black and white. If you’re feeling adventurous, wear a zebra print outfit.

Talk about International Zebra Day on your social media accounts to raise awareness of this day. You can help spread information on their dwindling numbers, the dangers to their habitat, and what we can do to help.

The best way to observe International Zebra Day is by donating to organizations that ensure the welfare of zebras. You can donate to the World Wildlife Fund, Wildlife Conservation Society, and others.

5 Facts About Zebras That Will Blow Your Mind

They are fast runners

Zebra stripes are unique

Foals grow up quickly

They can sleep standing up

Zebras live in groups

Zebras can run at a speed of 40 miles per hour.

What fingerprints are to humans, stripes are to zebras.

Zebra foals can stand up as early as six minutes after they’ve been born.

However, they can sleep while lying down too.

A group of zebras is called a ‘dazzle.’

Why International Zebra Day is Important

Conserves the zebra population

Our chance to do something

Protects our future

International Zebra Day is aimed at conserving, persevering, and increasing the zebra population. But a large number of zebras isn’t enough. These celebrations ensure the animal’s well-being.

Celebrations like International Zebra Day allow us to do our bit for wildlife conservation. Through awareness programs and donation drives, we can become involved in the conservation of the species.

The planet is for all creatures to inhabit. International Zebra Day helps preserve the zebra population and envisions a future where all creatures can co-exist peacefully, without fighting for resources.

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[latvian-spider]

With the Swans 12

Originally Uploaded on DeviantArt as WinxPossible on May 31, 2018

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I hope that swan didn't hit their head on anything on the way down.

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[deniax18]

Oh wow look another thing I did a month ago

Also surprise!!! It's another redraw

You can tell how old the drawing on the left is by how faded it's gotten

[courseyoulovemeyoudontknowme]

Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018, Genndy Tartakovsky)

18/07/2024

[iloveanimegirlssomuch]

[uchiha-gaeshi]

Issues with Writing a Self-Insert #1

In case y'all didn't know, I've been going through a reflective period recently, and I've noticed that fear of what others think has held me back in almost every single aspect of my life, and unfortunately fandom is no exception.

I remember when I was like 14 and I tried to write fanfiction for the first time (I don't remember even what fandom I was writing for). Unfortunately, I could barely type a single paragraph without immediately deleting all that I wrote and being overly critical of my lack of writing ability. Even at that age, in the privacy of my dorm room, I couldn't shake off the fear of failure (and I mean howw?? I wasn't the only 14 year old trying to write Wattpad fanfiction). I remember comparing myself to some of my peers who had an amazing talent for writing. For me, I didn't get jealous, but rather I got intimidated, so intimidated that instead of continuing on with something and being imperfect at it, I'd just drop the entire activity altogether.

Because of this habit, I missed out on a lot of potential opportunities for growth during this time. I guess I saw people who were amazing, assumed that they popped out of the womb like that or something, and just....gave up. If I could go back in time, I would tell young me to embrace the cringe, embrace the mess. So what if people laugh or look at you funny or immediately stop whispering to each other once they see you? It sucks, but you will find your people, and you will survive. Trying to be palatable to everyone just means that you stifle yourself.

Years later, I wanted to get back into fanfiction, but this time with very little creative writing experience. What held me back was the fear that someone would read something that I wrote and ridicule it for being something that only an angsty teen would write, except that I am no longer an angsty teen but an unfortunately angsty adult riddled with insecurity, and that reality would just make that hypothetical comment sting even more (that's another thing about me. I create hypothetical ways for people to roast me in order to talk myself out of doing stuff).

[transurgender]

IM GETTING NOSTALGIC FOR ANIMAL JAM.... i miss all my old critters man. i miss bug father specifically i wanna draw him so bad

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Ricky Martin - María (Pablo Flores remix) 1995

"María" is a song recorded by Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin for his third studio album, A Medio Vivir (1995), and was released as the second single from the album on November 21, 1995. Musically, "María" is a Spanish-language flamenco, dance, and salsa song, featuring elements of mariachi, samba, cumbia, Latin, African, Caribbean, and Latin pop. On the remix, Puerto Rican DJ Pablo Flores upped the tempo and the sex appeal of the song, turning the slow-burn flamenco laced track into an up-tempo samba tune in a house bassline. The remix version became more popular than the original one. "María" became Martin's breakthrough song and his first international hit. It topped the charts in 20 countries, and has sold over five million physical copies worldwide. As a result, the song was featured in the 1999 edition of The Guinness Book of Records as the biggest Latin hit. It was also the Song of the Summer in Spain in 1996 and was the second best-selling single in the world that year.

In Australia, "María" spent six weeks at number one. It topped the country's year-end chart in 1998, and was certified platinum. The song topped the Ultratop Wallonia chart of Belgium for 10 consecutive weeks and was certified double platinum. It spent nine weeks at number one in France and was certified diamond. It went number one in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela. In the US, "María" peaked at number six on Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks chart, giving Martin his fifth top 10 hit. The song also reached numbers two and eight on the US Latin Pop Songs and Tropical/Salsa charts, respectively. The first accompanying music videos for the original song and Pablo Flores remix were filmed in La Boca, a barrio of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Following "(Un, Dos, Tres) María"'s success in France, a re-made version of the video for the Pablo Flores remix was filmed in Paris and aired in 1998.

Although Martin was satisfied with the track and he describes it as a song that he is "extremely proud of", the first time he played it for a record label executive, the man said: "Are you crazy? You have ruined your career! I can't believe you are showing me this. You're finished — this is going to be your last album." In an interview with Rolling Stone, he told the magazine that "everybody got scared. They said, 'What are you doing? This is the end of your career. […] You do ballads, and now you're doing Latin sounds. The album is not going to work.'"

In 2018, Cadena Dial hailed the song as the most famous song of the last 24 years. In the same year, Rolling Stone ranked "María (Pablo Flores Remix)" as the 27th Greatest Latin Pop Song of All Time. Also, according to ABC, "María" was voted the favorite song of the summer of all time in Spain, based on a study in 2011. Amazon Music ranked the track as the 31st best-ever Latin hit. It was recognized as one of the best-performing songs of the year at the 1997 BMI Latin Awards. "María" was the main theme of the Brazilian telenovela Salsa e Merengue (1996–1997). The song is available on the main setlist for the dance video game Just Dance 2014. "María (Pablo Flores Spanglish Radio Edit)" was featured in the American animated comedy film Despicable Me 3 (2017).

"María" received a total of 71,8% yes votes! Previous Ricky Martin polls: #132 "La Bomba".

[anisongoftheday]

can i request Overlord III's OP, Voracity?

Overlord III Opening

VORACITY by MYTH ＆ ROID

[rottedbrainz]

I can just see Animal showing up to her door holding out flowers for her like the way he did with Nora 🥺🥺🥺🥺

Wanted to have a crack at drawing an older Summer design with bonus Animal!! These two are one of my fav duos no matter their dynamic

My feelings for Summer's character have really developed, I remember when I first saw art of her I was so confused on who those random penguin was and I was sure that I wasn't gonna be that attached. But her and Animal are literally so adorable together! I often rewatch episodes of Muppet Babies 2018 just for their interactions!

Some small headcannons cuz I love these two: -So I like to think of these two as a couple, but like I said in the beginning I love all dynamics with them, platonic and romantic

-They used to be primary school buddies and that's how their friendship started. Animal was outcasted by other kids for being too freaky and Summer was very shy, so the two gravitated towards each other and ever since have been close

-Piggy used to babysit Summer before she was a big star. I love Floyd and Piggy's enemies dynamic so watching these two trying to be civil when Animal and Summer are having fun amuses me

-Summer works on the Muppets show as a prop and scenery designer. She got her job through Piggy who has a somewhat soft spot for Summer even after she grew up

-Summer knows the band but she knows Floyd and Teeth the most, since they where the two who first raised Animal together when he was a kid. Summer and Animal as kids put Floyd and Teeth through so much stress

-Animal is so smitten with her and greets Summer via flying tackle hug everytime she pops over to visit, it's all good though Summer is round and bounces so she can take it

-In the beginning Floyd was kind of jealous of Summer cuz he felt like Animal was spending more and more time with her. It wasn't till Teeth and Janice talked with him about it did he relax and stopped worrying as much

-I dunno how old the two are exactly, Animal is obviously not as old as the band but I don't think he's necessarily as Scooter is (who I hc is in his early-mid twenties)

[okochamasensou]

magical mirai figure transparents

[rabbitcruiser]

The Bronx Zoo opened to visitors on November 8, 1899.  

[latvian-spider]

With the Swans 10

Originally Uploaded on DeviantArt as WinxPossible on May 31, 2018

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Seriously…look at how they can scratch themselves so easily…kind of jealous.

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