#WORLD HABITAT DAY

[murderousink23]

10/07/2024 is National Frappe Day 🇺🇸, National LED Light Day 🇺🇸, National Child Health Day 🇺🇸, National Consignment Day 🇺🇸, National Kale Day 🇬🇧, World Habitat Day 🇺🇳

[kazifatagar]

'Caring for our Forest' Workshop Marks World Habitat Day 2024

A joint ‘green’ effort by BOH Plantations and Tropical Rainforest Conservation and Research Centre MALAYSIA, 10 OCTOBER 2024 – BOH Plantations Sdn Bhd (BOH) and theTropical Rainforest Conservation and Research Centre (TRCRC) hosted a workshop, ‘Caring for Our Forest’, in conjunction with World Habitat Day this year. Over 50 participants were hosted at the Elmina Rainforest Knowledge Centre for…

[citizenscrapper]

We're playing No Place Like Home for World Habitat Day

We're back! In observance of #WorldHabitatDay, we'll jump back into No Place Like Home! World Habitat Day is for our urban homes, the places that most people live and its super important to engage youth in creating a better future.

NPLH is a game about a young woman coming back home to earth to clean it up. Seems pretty fitting. Click the link to join!

[jiacast]

World Habitat Day

If I were to design my own habitat, it would be a mix of whimsical nature and surreal beauty. Trees with bioluminescent leaves, slender trunks, iridescent bark, and soft silk leaves will create an intricate, artistic forest with a vibrant, colorful aesthetic. The sky would be a gradient of colors, with deep indigo, lavender, gold, peach, rose, and teal, and a dynamic day-night cycle with two suns. In this habitat, graceful and fantastical creatures like "Sky Whisk," resembling jellyfish; "Lunaflora," a deer-like creature; and "Glowflits" inhabit the air, forests, and sing with harmonic tones.

[pachangam]

World Habitat Day, celebrated every year in October, is a day designated by the United Nations to reflect on the state of our towns and cities, and on the basic right of all too adequate shelter. World Habitat Day is to raise awareness about the importance of housing and to advocate for sustainable urban development. And read your daily horoscope as per your sign.

[happi-dreams]

dandy world …. absorbing me more and more as the days pass …….

anywho astro is one of my favourite characters so some doodles of them :D

plus a finn

[lele-o-north]

World Dugong Day

Every year, on the 28th of May, it is celebrated the World Dugong Day! 🧜

Dugong is known as the sea cow (pic attached 🐮 - x). Why sea cow, you ask? These animals can be found in coastal environments feeding exclusively and extensively on seagrasses. The largest remaining population of Dugongs can be found in Australia (i), while the closest to the United Kingdom can be observed in the shallow waters of The Arabian Gulf (ii) 🌊

Why are dugongs important? 🧐

According to the Dugong & Seagrass Conservation Project (iii), dugongs contribute to maintaining balanced marine coastal environments, while also representing good indicators for local ecosystem health. Their presence is of course linked with seagrasses, which not only represents these herbivore mammals’ only source of food: seagrass sits at bottom of food chain in coastal environments (iv). Moreover, it provides important ecosystem services such as fish products, reduced erosion and flood protection (v). In other words, dugong presence is the manifestation of healthy ecosystem. Terrible news is: they are classified as vulnerable species (vi) 😰

Why are they declining? And how is climate change impacting their population? 😭

Dugongs are sensitive creatures not exempt from anthropogenic (modern age) disturbance. They have been largely hunted by humans for its meat, fat and oils, which caused significant population reduction (vi). Also, seagrass species are under extreme pressure due water quality variations largely driven by climate change (vii) and further human activity (viii). In addition, their slow reproduction rate and long life span (around 70 years) make them less resilient from not-environmentally friendly fishing practices (ix) 🎣

What can be done to support them? 💪

The Australian Great Barrier Reef and Marine Park Authority (i) provides the following recommendations:

1. Protect coastal habitats - Do not damage seagrass by dragging boats on underwater meadows and act against pollution, eutrophication and herbicide use deriving from land-based activities 🚜

2. Avoid use of mesh nets - Dugongs can get trapped in fishing nets 🥅

3. Boat responsibly - Dugongs are hard too spot while sitting on high speeding boats. Reduce speed while crossing shallow waters and seagrass meadows. If you spot one, it is likely it will not the only one in the area 🚢

4. Report - Just like for other sirenians, as well as cetaceans, it is essential to report injured/dead dugongs to local authorities ☎️

5. Donate - Dugong & Seagrass Conservation Project covers the conservation of dugongs and their associated seagrass ecosystems in eight countries in the Indo-Pacific region: Indonesia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mozambique, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste and Vanuatu. See more information here: https://www.dugongconservation.org/ 🙏

References:

i. https://www2.gbrmpa.gov.au/learn/animals/dugong#:~:text=Whether%20in%20protection%20areas%20or,flowing%20into%20creeks%20and%20rivers

ii. https://www.seaworldabudhabi.com/en/stories/meet-the-dugongs#:~:text=In%20the%20UAE%2C%20dugongs%20are,Marine%20Biosphere%20Reserve%20(MMBR)

iii. https://www.dugongconservation.org/about/about-dugongs-seagrass/

iv: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/marine-food-chain/7th-grade/

v: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5061329/#:~:text=Seagrass%20ecosystems%20play%20a%20multi,erosion%20and%20protection%20against%20floods

vi: https://nc.iucnredlist.org/redlist/amazing-species/dugong-dugon/pdfs/original/dugong-dugon.pdf

vii: https://pubs.usgs.gov/publication/70204854#:~:text=A%20primary%20effect%20of%20increased,the%20patterns%20of%20sexual%20reproduction

viii: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-1-4020-2983-7_24#citeas

ix: https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/env/pages/0fcb6106-b4e3-4f9f-8d06-f6f94bea196b/files/north-report-card-dugong.pdf

x (picture): https://theconversation.com/dugongs-looking-to-the-gentle-sea-creatures-past-may-guard-its-future-122902

[milkdongcomics]

World Whale and Dolphin Day 2024 國際鯨豚日 CAPTIVE BELUGA in "HEY HUMAN, SEE WHAT YOU DO!?" See More: https://a.co/d/01IcAWMy Instagram:  milkdongcomics Facebook:  Milk DoNg Comics

[galaxseacreature]

fucking miserable to have just seen that alaska is suing the epa over the pebble mine veto. ofc they're going straight to the supreme court, the one that just gutted the clean water act, the basis of the veto. of course.

it's not even having to fight its just...it feels like even when there are victories theyre so temporary. how do you celebrate the next win when the last one only stood for a few months

[globalmammalday]

Global Mammal Day 2025 | Unite for Mammal Conservation

October 5 marks The Global Mammal Day, a global event designed to celebrating and protecting Earth's diverse mammals. The Global Wildlife Fair will host this yearly event to raise awareness of the critical threats to mammals, such as habitat loss, climate change, illegal trading, and pollution.

Local events, storytelling, mammal-spotting activities, and educational programs will be made available for educators, conservationists, students, and wildlife enthusiasts of all backgrounds. To encourage community involvement, the campaign will provide free toolkits, lesson plans, and event guides. Global Mammal Day promotes emotional connections to nature to motivate collective action protecting and respecting all mammals.

Apply to be a regional ambassador at www.globalmammalday.com. Contact information: Address - B-9, Noida Sector 27, Uttar Pradesh, 201301, India.

[murderousink23]

10/02/2023 is National Batik Day 🇮🇩, Audiophile Day 🎧, Grandparents Day 👵👴🇮🇹, National Custodial Workers Recognition Day 🇺🇲, National Fried Scallops Day 🇺🇲, National Name Your Car Day 🚗🇺🇲, National Child Health Day 🇺🇲, National Consignment Day 🇺🇲, International Day of Non-Violence 🕊🇺🇳, World Habitat Day 🇺🇳

[insightfultake]

Beneath the Waves: The Record-Breaking Underwater Odyssey of Rudiger Koch

In the serene waters off the coast of Panama, where the Caribbean Sea met the horizon in an endless embrace, Rudiger Koch—a 59-year-old German aerospace engineer—embarked on an audacious journey. Beneath the waves, at a depth where sunlight danced in faint ribbons, Koch was about to redefine human endurance and exploration...Expand to read more

[saritawolff]

Phew. This one took, uh… a bit longer than expected due to other projects both irl and art-wise, but it’s finally here. The long-awaited domestic animal infographic! Unfortunately, I didn’t have enough space to cover every single domestic animal (I’m so sorry, reindeer and koi, my beloveds) but I tried to include as many of the “major ones” as possible.

I made this chart in response to a lot of the misunderstandings I hear concerning domestic animals, so I hope it’s helpful!

Further information I didn’t have any room to add or expand on:

🐈 “Breed” and “species” are not synonyms! Breeds are specific to domesticated animals. A Bengal Tiger is a species of tiger. A Siamese is a breed of domestic cat.

🐀 Different colors are also not what makes a breed. A breed is determined by having genetics that are unique to that breed. So a “bluenose pitbull” is not a different breed from a “rednose pitbull”, but an American Pitbull Terrier is a different breed from an American Bully! Animals that have been domesticated for longer tend to have more seperate breeds as these differing genetics have had time to develop.

🐕 It takes hundreds of generations for an animal to become domesticated. While the “domesticated fox experiment” had interesting results, there were not enough generations involved for the foxes to become truly domesticated and their differences from wild foxes were more due to epigenetics (heritable traits that do not change the DNA sequence but rather activate or deactivate parts of it; owed to the specific circumstances of its parents’ behavior and environment.)

🐎 Wild animals that are raised in human care are not domesticated, but they can be considered “tamed.” This means that they still have all their wild instincts, but are less inclined to attack or be frightened of humans. A wild animal that lives in the wild but near human settlements and is less afraid of humans is considered “habituated.” Tamed and habituated animals are not any less dangerous than wild animals, and should still be treated with the same respect. Foxes, otters, raccoons, servals, caracals, bush babies, opossums, owls, monkeys, alligators, and other wild animals can be tamed or habituated, but they have not undergone hundreds of generations of domestication, so they are not domesticated animals.

🐄 Also, as seen above, these animals have all been domesticated for a reason, be it food, transport, pest control, or otherwise, at a time when less practical options existed. There is no benefit to domesticating other species in the modern day, so if you’ve got a hankering for keeping a wild animal as a pet, instead try to find the domestic equivalent of that wild animal! There are several dog breeds that look and behave like wolves or foxes, pigeons and chickens can make great pet birds and have hundreds of colorful fancy breeds, rats can be just as intelligent and social as a small monkey (and less expensive and dangerous to boot,) and ferrets are pretty darn close to minks and otters! There’s no need to keep a wolf in a house when our ancestors have already spent 20,000+ years to make them house-compatible.

🐖 This was stated in the infographic, but I feel like I must again reiterate that domestic animals do not belong in the wild, and often become invasive when feral. Their genetics have been specifically altered in such a way that they depend on humans for optimal health. We are their habitat. This is why you only really see feral pigeons in cities, and feral cats around settlements. They are specifically adapted to live with humans, so they stay even when unwanted. However, this does not mean they should live in a way that doesn’t put their health and comfort as a top priority! If we are their world, it is our duty to make it as good as possible. Please research any pet you get before bringing them home!

[gpstudios]

World Elephant Day: Protecting and Celebrating Earth’s Gentle Giants

Celebrate World Elephant Day on August 12th by honoring these majestic creatures and taking action to protect them. Learn about the challenges elephants face and how you can make a difference. #WorldElephantDay #Conservation #SaveTheElephants

World Elephant Day, celebrated every year on August 12th, is a global event dedicated to the preservation and protection of elephants. These majestic creatures, known for their intelligence, social bonds, and critical role in ecosystems, are under threat from habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict. World Elephant Day brings attention to the challenges elephants face and encourages…

[parwatisingari]

World Elephant Day

World Elephant Day: Honoring the Giants of the Biosphere 🐘 Elephants are often referred to as the “gardeners of the forest.” Their movements and feeding habits help maintain the biodiversity of ecosystems. As they travel, elephants disperse seeds through their dung, which helps regenerate forests. Their ability to knock down trees and clear vegetation also creates open spaces in dense forests,…