#fightingextinction

[eduvoyager]

WERRIBEE OPEN RANGE ZOO Meet The African Lion king🦁, western Lowland Gorilla, African wild dog, the Hippopotamus, Cheetah🐆, camels, ostriches, 5m tall giraffes🦒, cute koalas and many other on the African trail,Safari & Australian trail. Join Zoos Victoria Non-Profit organisation to fight wildlife extinction & help save the threatened species. Members get unlimited free entry to all the interstate zoos. Engage children and yourself in amazing educational programs (excursions, digital programs, youth leadership) and teacher member professional development programs to to protect and conserve the wildlife. Watch these wonderful creatures playing at Werribee open Range zoo today. Book tickets online @zoo.org.au Adult-$38 Child-$19 (Free entry for children under 16 on weekends, public holidays & school holidays) Concessions available (check website) Open 9am to 5 pm everyday. #zoosvictoria#werribeezoo#zoosafari#fightingextinction#saveenvironment#saveendangeredspecies#saveanimals#saveanimalslives#fauna#faunaaustralia#saveflorafauna#saveearth#savelions#savekoalas#savetheplanet#loveanimals#animallovers#visitmelbourne#melbournezoo#melbournelife#melbournephotographer#melbourneartist#melbourneaustralia🇦🇺#melbourneblogger#melbournelife#melbournecity#melbournezooaustralia#smallbusiness#eduvoyager#smallbusinessowner#smallbusinesssupport (at Werribee Open Range Zoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CK5Cs3cDuRV/?igshid=1w9zaqnqux8d5

[kiyary]

The Sumatran tiger is a Panthera tigris sondaica population in the Indonesian island of Sumatra. This population was listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List in 2008, as it was estimated at 441 to 679 individuals, with no subpopulation larger than 50 individuals and a declining trend. #tiger #fightingextinction #climatechange #theresnoplanetb #animalactivism #inktober2019 (at Sumatra) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3How-XjBQ7/?igshid=61mev9roxnvw

[stickyfrogs]

Today we were able to meet a Very Special and Exceptionally Gorgeous Friend who lives at Melbourne Zoo - the Southern Corroboree Frog!

The Southern Corroboree Frog is Critically Endangered in Australia and is currently part of a captive breeding program and Melbourne Zoo’s #FightingExtinction project.

This Exceptionally Beautiful Lady kindly came out to say hi!

[carlamsam]

It’s #SharkAwarenessDay – I’ve experimented with digital watercolor brushes for some underwater murkiness. #STOPFINNING 🛑 #visualstorytelling #deepbluesea #savesharks #sharkawarenessday2021 #sharkweek #saveouroceans #saveoursharks #savesharks #sharks #blue #tones #texture #ipad #digitalart #handlettering #digitallettering #illustration #oceanconservation #stopfinning #stopthetrade #takeaction #fightingextinction #sharklovers #sharklover #sharkconservation #wildlife #oceanlife #helpsavesharks #sharksofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CRUgKguLVhG/?utm_medium=tumblr

[kwenvs3000]

A “Sense of Place” ( Blog 1)

Today I am happy to say that I am in love with nature. This relationship started at a young age and has grown, changed and developed through the years. For every nature-lover there was at least one person who started the spark and gave them the "sense of place" as described in Interpreting Cultural and Natural Heritage For a Better World. This means that the interpreter helps the visitors see the big picture, beyond just another river or mountain, and in turn grow an appreciation and respect for the location they are describing (Beck et al., 2018). Over the years, I have had many such experiences, whether learning from someone who has the title of Nature Interpreter or those who just have a passion and want to share it with the world. The person who first offered me a sense of place was someone who knew me from the very beginning and sparked my passions for nature from a young age, reflecting her own. My Mom, although having never studied nature in an academic way, loves the outdoors.  From her influence I grew a love for nature and an interest to learn more, leading me to learn as a visitor from nature interpreters whenever I could.

My Mom and I Hiking in Bechtel Park, Waterloo ON 

Although not exactly nature, but specifically wildlife, one of my favourite places to learn from interpreters ever since a child, was the zoo. I would not be studying wildlife as I am today without learning first from the interpreters who gave me an appreciation for these animals. An example of this influence on my life is how, as a high school student, when talking to an interpreter at the Toronto Zoo, the University of Guelph was suggested for me to pursue. 

Learning from Interpretation at the Toronto Zoo

Link- Working Together to Fight Extinction at the Toronto Zoo: http://www.torontozoo.com/fightingextinction#:~:text=The%20Toronto%20Zoo%20Wildlife%20Conservancy%20works%20to%20secure%20financial%20resources,to%20reconnect%20people%20with%20nature.

My pursue of a "sense of place" did not stop there. Some of my favourite interpretation experiences helped to grow my love of nature not just in Ontario but in other countries as well. Last summer in Ecuador, I was able to gain a "sense of place" at the volcano of Cotopaxi and a deep appreciation for the crater lake of Quilotoa. The interpreters truly showed a passion for the nature and culture and easily relayed this passion to us. As is explained in Interpreting Cultural and Natural Heritage For a Better World, the interpreters did their job well by stimulating us to want to learn more and to find ways to continue to interpret the culture and nature of Ecuador (Beck et al. 2018).

Interpretive hike of Cotopaxi National Park, Ecuador

Link- Smithsonian Institute Global Volcanism Program - Cotopaxi: https://volcano.si.edu/volcano.cfm?vn=352050

Hiking at Quilotoa Lake, Ecuador

Overall, my relationship with nature has grown from an enjoyment through experience to passion for wildlife and nature around the world. Throughout this journey, my love for nature has been molded by many interpreters. They have all provided me with a "sense of place" relating to many different locations and topics, deepening my understanding and admiration for the incredible beauty of the world around me.

References

Beck, L., Cable, T., & Knudson, D. (2018). Interpreting Cultural and Natural Heritage For a Better World. Urbana, IL: Sagamore – Venture Publishing LLC.

[amivitale]

Repost from @olpejeta. We are so grateful to our friends @earthpix for sharing a post on the plight of the northern white rhinos. Extinction needs to be highlighted as much as possible for people to realise that we are at a turning point in the survival of our 🌎 planet 🌍. In just 50 years, humanity has wiped out 68% of global wildlife populations and many species, such as the northern white rhinos, are in real trouble. ⚠️ However, we wish to clarify a few things ⚠️: 🦏 Northern white rhinos were declared FUNCTIONALLY extinct in 2018 (not yesterday!), when the last male in existence died. His name was Sudan and he died of old age. 🦏 FUNCTIONALLY extinct means that the number of animals is so small that they no longer play a significant role in ecosystem function; or that the population is no longer viable. 🦏 Sudan was NOT the last northern white rhino alive. He left behind his daughter Najin and her daughter Fatu, both who are still very much alive today. Najin is 31 years old, and Fatu turns 21 this month. They both live on Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya and we are happy to report that they are in good health and are enjoying green grass and carrots on a daily basis. 🦏 There is an incredible group of scientists and conservationists who have been working on assisted methods of reproduction (IVF) to revive the species. As of today, there are nine pure northern white rhino embryos that have been created. We are hopeful that one, or more, or these embryos will become a northern white rhino baby. You can learn more about these efforts and about the northern white rhinos by following @biorescue_project @olpejeta @amivitale @kenyawildlifeservice and we would be extremely grateful if our followers could share this post to help educate others who may not know about our incredible project. ⚠️ @olpejeta will be going live this week with the two incredible northern white rhinos and some of their experts to talk about this project. ⚠️ You are also able to support @olpejeta’s work and the project via the ⛓link in @olpejeta’s bio. 📸 @riothephotographer #northernwhiterhino #olpejeta #wildlifefacts #fightingextinction #biorescueproject #thelastword (at Ol Pejeta Conservancy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPvsg8OhX6d/?utm_medium=tumblr

[respectanimalrights]

Together we are strong @happiness4all #repost If we work together, great things can happpen❤ #UnitedWeStandTogether #StandTogether #fightingextinction #fightforrights #redpectyourself #respecthedolphinsandwhales #respecttheplanet

[healthyrecipesfordinnernow]

nature safari led by @fightingextinction! . in wyoming for birthday week and wen… nature safari led by @fightingextinction! . in wyoming for birthday week and went on a little adventure to see wildlife 🦌🐻🐏🐿 and other amazing natural wonders, Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Hot Spring, and waterfalls.

[instapicsil3]

Photograph by David Chancellor @chancellordavid | Gabra house, northern Kenya. The Gabra, a nomadic tribe of 31,000 people, occupy territory east of Lake Turkana in Kenya, along the edge of the Chalbi Desert, extending to Ethiopia. For the Gabra, to live in balance with a trying environment they protect land, animal, and fellow Gabra. Thus, they practice certain food and plant taboos, preserve full-grown trees called "korma" (bulls), and revere pregnant women and pregnant animals. As resource managers, they migrate to the highlands during the rainy season to allow the dry season pasture to replenish its water resources, taking homes, livestock, and all possessions with them. Perhaps most symbolic of the Gabra's identity is the proverb: "a poor man shames us all." Since mutual support is imperative for their survival as nomads, no Gabra may be allowed to go hungry, go without animals, or be refused hospitality or assistance. A person who refuses to help others is labeled "al baku," a stigma that stays affixed to the family for generations. #withbutterfliesandwarriors #northernkenya #kenya #conservation #conserving #fightingextinction @everydayextinction https://ift.tt/2S3VDVs

[afar25]

#inktober day #8 - Panda gang members don't play #fightingextinction (at South central ""LA ALL DAY"")

[clouds--in-the--sky]

Melbourne Zoo #fightingextinction 2015

[thefunnyonesweretaken-blog]

Another chilled photo I took at the Melbourne Zoo last month #melbournezoo #mandrill #baboon #nikon5200 #nofilter #plumage #fightingextinction

[respectanimalrights]

I LOVE MY FOLLOWERS /KIM 😍😍#animalrights #respectanimalrights #fightingextinction #fightwhatyoubelievein #standup250

[instapicsil3]

Photograph by David Chancellor - I think it might be worth posting this, I suggest many might not want to go past the first frame in the carousel. I’ve worked in Kenya for many years now and on this occasion I was working on elephant poaching that had seriously spiked. If you imagine the scene - we had raced at breakneck speed across appalling terrain in response to the sound of gunshots. We arrived just after sunset and my main concern was that we were loosing light. We found a ranger who was on foot and walked to the rough location of the shot. What hit me first was a smell from my youth whilst working part time in a butchers shop, it stopped me dead in my tracks and transported me to another place years ago. In front of me I could see a sleeping elephant, it was incredibly calm, and yet I could smell meat. As we slowly moved forwards we could see it wasn’t breathing; we still weren’t aware if those responsible for the gunshot were there, or not. Then it became obvious that in front of me was a trunk, a severed trunk. We froze. Often poachers will cut the face from the elephant inc tusk and trunk, fled the scene and remove the ivory away from the incident. I still couldn’t work out why the sleeping elephant was there, and where was the poached one ? As I moved around to the front of the elephant I literately slumped onto my knees. The tranquil scene was now one of utter brutality. I will never forget this scene. Nor will I forget those who work to stop this, and those who take in the orphans from such events. I love elephants, they continue to reduce me to tears in so many ways, most often laughter, occasionally not. Keep engaged. Keep them alive 👍🏿👍🏼🐘💚❤️ follow me @chancellordavid #fightingextinction #withbutterfliesandwarriors http://bit.ly/2SDB7gP

[instapicsil3]

Photograph by David Chancellor @chancellordavid - Birth of the gamekeepers son, Lachlan Alastair - 30.05.18 - 14.02H - 7lbs 9 - breathing new life and hope into the Cairngorms, Invermark, Scotland - for generations these remote lands have been watched over by generations of gamekeepers. Skills and knowledge handed down from father to son. We are encroaching upon wild spaces at an alarming rate, boxing wildlife into smaller spaces, restricting its movement with walls, fences, and in many cases simply by our very presence on lands they previously moved freely across. The majority no longer understand that we all have a part to play in defining our relationship with both the land and the wildlife that it supports. We have become consumers no longer aware, or even caring about the origins of much of what we consume. Some do care, and thankfully that brings hope for us all. We must listen to those who have for generations shared these landscapes with wildlife, we for certain won’t agree with everything that they have to say, and many of their actions may initially confound us, but let’s at least listen. I want to say once more, I’m humbled by the support and unimaginable kindness extended to me by those at Invermark Estate; ignoring my presence is all I asked, and you continue to do that. Thank you. Congratulations a new soul is born 💚 - Follow my journey here @chancellordavid and @thephotosociety @everydayextinction @natgeo @geomagazin to see more of work, life, and death in the Cairngorms, Scotland - @lady_li_mac @maclennangarry @artfuldodgersimaging @rabia.kader @filmsnotdead @hellokiosk @francescamaffeogallery #conserving #conservation #scotland #cairngormsnationalpark #highlands #wildlife #fightingextinction https://ift.tt/2LBJa6J

[instapicsil3]

Photograph by David Chancellor @chancellordavid of Sir David Attenborough talking with a blind black rhino calf Nicky @lewa_wildlife northern Kenya - “I’ve always felt that Sir David Attenborough is part of my family, an uncle maybe, who travelled the World bringing stories of other Worlds to us. He’d talk to us through that magic window, presenting us with all manner of marvellous creatures seemingly known only to him. Many years, and a lifetime later, I found myself sitting in a Land Rover listening to that voice of reason; we all know and understand far more of the world thanks to Sir David. A world that has changed immeasurably, but the man remains constant, a bright light that we should all follow. It’s clear to me that If we do not lead by example and teach our children that it’s not our God given right to take what we want, when we want, then there is little hope for the myriad of creatures who inhabitant this planet alongside us. We must lead by example. Their World is no longer their own, infinite can no longer be used in Africa or elsewhere, animals are finite - with Sir David Attenborough ‘Africa’ for the @bbc - to see more of my work and projects follow me here @chancellordavid @natgeo @thephotosociety and @everydayextinction #davidattenborough #bbc #blackrhino #northernkenya #conserving #conservation #withbutterfliesandwarriors #northernkenya #fightingextinction https://ift.tt/2HqvOru