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World Lion Day

World Lion Day on August 10 aims to raise awareness about the plight faced by lions. Scientifically known as ‘Panthero Leo,’ lions are one of the most well-known and popular animal species out there. They are called the ‘Kings of the Jungle’ due to their arresting and fearsome personalities created by their great bodies and heavy, shiny manes. A lion’s powerful roar is second to none, and it can be heard even five miles away. Owing to the pop culture icons like Simba from “The Lion King”, lions are also loved by children. However, while lions existed in large populations 100 years ago, today, their numbers are just below 50,000 worldwide as a result of poaching and hunting. World Lion Day, therefore, brings attention to this endangered species by raising funds and amping up protective measures.

History of World Lion Day

The first World Lion Day came into being in 2013. It was headed by Dereck and Beverly Joubert, a couple who are passionate about preservation and wild cats. After realizing that lion populations have drastically decreased worldwide, the Jouberts approached “National Geographic” for the brand’s help. Forming a partnership with them, the couple came up with the Big Cat Initiative (B.C.I.) in 2009. The B.C.I.’s main goal would be to protect and preserve the remaining lion species in the world. While aspects like deforestation, climate change, and human intervention may have impacted lion populations, studies have shown that their extremely low numbers may also have to do with ice ages and natural environmental disasters that have led them to becoming secluded in only a few countries of the world, namely India and South Africa. To date, the B.C.I. has made substantial leaps, from getting 150+ grant awards to reducing almost 3,000 threats to 3,000 wild cats to removing 13,000 life-threatening snares.

The lion comes from the ‘Felidae’ family of cats, and it is considered to be an apex predator. It is the second-largest cat weighing around 300 to 600 pounds, with the first being its cousin, the tiger. An average lion’s body is muscular with a short round head and ears, and a tufty tail. Its sex can be identified through its heavy and luscious mane, which are absent on lionesses. Lions also happen to be the only cats who roam around in large groups known as prides. Scientists believe that lions do so because it is easier to catch prey in the wild. Their natural habitats are savannas and grasslands. You will most likely find a pride of lions near water bodies as they strategically wait for prey to come there for a drink and then pounce on them.

World Lion Day timeline

1758 ‘Felis Leo’ is Coined

Carl Linnaeus, a Swedish zoologist and botanist, invents ‘Felis Leo’ as the scientific name of lions.

1996 Vulnerable Species

The lion is placed on the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature due to its African population decreasing by 45% since 1990.

2009 Big Cat Initiative is Formed

Dereck and Beverly Joubert, in partnership with “National Geographic”, start the Big Cat Initiative to save lions.

2013 The First World Lion Day

The B.C.I. announces the first World Lion Day in order to include the world in lion preservation efforts.

How to Observe World Lion Day

Vow to protect lions

Refuse to buy lion products

Donate your assets

No matter how you choose to spend the day, make sure it is worthwhile by vowing to protect lions. Lions are natural predators that are necessary to keep prey populations in check. Apart from such environmental benefits, lions are extremely beautiful and majestic animals that have ruled the pop culture scene for a long time. So, let’s take a vow to be there for them.

Whether you are looking to buy a new bag or coat, or any other similar paraphernalia, make sure you know where it is coming from. Refuse to buy lion products (or other animal skin products) to reduce sales and market value.

Time and money are the most valuable assets you can give in today’s world. Look out for national and international organizations that protect wild cats, and invest in them by donating your money to the cause. If you cannot donate, you can volunteer your time by either helping the organizations with volunteer work or by promoting the organizations in your circles.

5 Facts About Lions That Will Blow Your Mind

Younglings have spots on their skin

Manes change over time

Cubs are raised together

Females are mightier hunters

Heavy and long sleepers

Young lion cubs are born with spots on their coats, but these tend to fade away as they grow older.

A lion’s mane will change color, going from light to dark, as it grows older.

Lion cubs are generally brought up together by all the females in a pride.

Lionesses are better hunters than their male counterparts, and it is for this reason that they hunt 80% to 90% of the time.

Lions will sleep for at least 20 hours a day.

Why World Lion Day is Important

It’s a celebration of lions

It’s a reminder about the importance of preservation

It’s a celebration of the natural environment

For most of us, “The Lion King” was a huge part of our childhood. We rejoiced at the birth of Simba but also grieved with him over his father’s death. Holding such sweet memories and images, we cannot let the beloved animal go extinct. Let’s come together on August 10 to protect lions from all dangers.

Preservation has become a necessity, more now than ever. We cannot hope to live on a peaceful and resourceful Earth if we keep depleting it of its natural resources, be it water, fuel, or animals. We must preserve and protect the Earth for ourselves as well as future generations.

The natural environment has given us countless gifts. From food for taste and survival to medicinal properties to inspiration for technological inventions, nature has continued to reward us since time immemorial. We must therefore honor, respect, and celebrate it.

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Today august 3rd is international tup day now because I'm sad that literally everything has a international day except the poor little guy

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The Ecosystem

The Tropics is a region of the Earth, roughly defined as the area between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. Although topography and other factors contribute to climatic variation, tropical locations are typically warm and experience little seasonal change in day-to-day temperature. An important feature of the Tropics is the prevalence of rain in the moist inner regions near the equator, and the seasonality of rainfall increases with the distance from the equator. The tropical region faces several challenges, such as climate change, deforestation, logging, urbanisation, and demographic changes.

The International Day of the Tropics was designated to raise awareness of the specific challenges faced by tropical areas, the far-reaching implications of the issues affecting the world’s tropical zone, and the need, at all levels, to raise awareness and to underline the important role that countries in the tropics will play in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Source: United Nations Read more on International Day of the Tropics here!

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Is everything in the Dungeon Delicious?

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#Happy Labor Day to Shrek I guess

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In celebration of the IMO international day for women in maritime

I would like to acknowledge my wonderful partner in crime, we finished our bachelor thesis and from this day forth our work is published. Also we PASSED! 🥳

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ورلڈ وائیڈ کینڈل لائٹننگ ڈے: 8 دسمبر

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ورلڈ وائیڈ کینڈل لائٹننگ ڈے: 8 دسمبر

ورلڈ وائیڈ کینڈل لائٹننگ ڈے: 8 دسمبر

ورلڈ وائیڈ کینڈل لائٹننگ ڈے ہر سال 8 دسمبر کو منایا جاتا ہے تاکہ دنیا بھر میں ان لوگوں کی یاد کی جا سکے جو ایچ آئی وی/ایڈز یا دیگر بیماریوں کا شکار ہو چکے ہیں۔ اس دن کی اہمیت یہ ہے کہ ہم شمعیں روشن کر کے ان لوگوں کی یاد کو تازہ رکھتے ہیں اور ان کے اہل خانہ کے ساتھ ہمدردی کا اظہار کرتے ہیں۔ ورلڈ وائیڈ کینڈل لائٹننگ ڈے کا مقصد اس دن کا بنیادی مقصد لوگوں کو ایچ آئی وی/ایڈز اور دیگر بیماریوں کے متعلق شعور بیدار کرنا ہے۔ یہ دن ہمیں یاد دلاتا ہے کہ ہمیں ان بیماریوں کے خلاف مل کر جدوجہد کرنی چاہیے اور ان لوگوں کی یاد کو تازہ رکھنی چاہیے جو ان بیماریوں کا شکار ہو چکے ہیں۔ ورلڈ وائیڈ کینڈل لائٹننگ ڈے کے مقاصد میں شامل ہیں: شعور بیدار کرنا: عوام میں ایچ آئی وی/ایڈز اور دیگر بیماریوں کے متعلق معلومات فراہم کرنا اور انہیں اس مسئلے کے خطرات سے آگاہ کرنا۔ حمایت فراہم کرنا: ایچ آئی وی/ایڈز اور دیگر بیماریوں سے متاثرہ لوگوں کو مدد فراہم کرنا اور ان کے اہل خانہ کے ساتھ تعاون کرنا۔ تحقیق کی حمایت کرنا: ایچ آئی وی/ایڈز اور دیگر بیماریوں کے خاتمے کے لئے تحقیق کی حمایت کرنا اور نئے طریقے تلاش کرنا۔ ہمدردی کا اظہار: ان لوگوں کے اہل خانہ کے ساتھ ہمدردی کا اظہار کرنا جو ایچ آئی وی/ایڈز یا دیگر بیماریوں کا شکار ہو چکے ہیں۔ ورلڈ وائیڈ کینڈل لائٹننگ ڈے کی تاریخ ورلڈ وائیڈ کینڈل لائٹننگ ڈے سب سے پہلے 1983 میں منایا گیا تھا۔ اس کا مقصد لوگوں کو ایچ آئی وی/ایڈز اور دیگر بیماریوں کے متعلق آگاہ کرنا اور ان کے اہل خانہ کے ساتھ ہمدردی کا اظہار کرنا تھا۔ اس دن کو مختلف طریقوں سے منایا جاتا ہے، جیسے شمعیں روشن کرنا، سیمینار، کانفرنس، واک، اور مختلف پروگرام منعقد کیے جاتے ہیں۔ اس کے علاوہ میڈیا، سوشل میڈیا، اور دیگر ذرائع ابلاغ کے ذریعے بھی اس دن کی اہمیت کو اجاگر کیا جاتا ہے۔ ورلڈ وائیڈ کینڈل لائٹننگ ڈے کے اہم پیغامات ورلڈ وائیڈ کینڈل لائٹننگ ڈے پر مختلف پیغامات دیے جاتے ہیں تاکہ لوگوں میں شعور بیدار کیا جا سکے۔ ان پیغامات میں شامل ہیں: حفاظتی اقدامات: ایچ آئی وی/ایڈز اور دیگر بیماریوں سے بچاؤ کے لئے حفاظتی اقدامات کی اہمیت پر زور دینا، جیسے تعلیم، روزگار کے مواقع، اور قانونی تحفظ۔ تعلیم اور آگاہی: لوگوں کو ایچ آئی وی/ایڈز اور دیگر بیماریوں کے متعلق تعلیم دینا اور انہیں اس مسئلے کے بارے میں آگاہ کرنا۔ متاثرہ لوگوں کی حمایت: ایچ آئی وی/ایڈز اور دیگر بیماریوں سے متاثرہ لوگوں کی مدد کرنا اور ان کے اہل خانہ کے ساتھ تعاون کرنا۔ تحقیق اور علاج: ایچ آئی وی/ایڈز اور دیگر بیماریوں کے خاتمے کے لئے تحقیق کی حمایت کرنا اور نئے طریقے تلاش کرنا۔ ایچ آئی وی/ایڈز کی علامات ایچ آئی وی/ایڈز کی علامات مختلف ہو سکتی ہیں اور یہ وقت کے ساتھ تبدیل بھی ہو سکتی ہیں۔ کچھ عام علامات میں شامل ہیں: ابتدائی علامات: ابتدائی علامات میں فلو جیسی علامات شامل ہو سکتی ہیں جیسے بخار، تھکاوٹ، جسم میں درد، اور گلے میں درد۔ بعد کی علامات: بعد کی علامات میں وزن میں کمی، رات کا پسینہ، اور لمبے عرصے تک بخار شامل ہو سکتے ہیں۔ ایچ آئی وی/ایڈز سے بچاؤ کے طریقے ایچ آئی وی/ایڈز سے بچاؤ کے لئے مختلف طریقے اختیار کیے جا سکتے ہیں۔ ان میں شامل ہیں: تعلیم: لوگوں کو ایچ آئی وی/ایڈز کے متعلق تعلیم دینا تاکہ وہ اپنے حقوق سے آگاہ ہو سکیں اور بیماری سے بچ سکیں۔ حفاظتی تدابیر: حفاظتی تدابیر اختیار کرنا جیسے محفوظ جنسی تعلقات، صاف سرنج کا استعمال، اور منظم خون کی منتقلی۔ طبی معائنہ: طبی معائنہ کرانا تاکہ بیماری کا بروقت پتہ چل سکے اور علاج ممکن ہو سکے۔ نتائج ورلڈ وائیڈ کینڈل لائٹننگ ڈے ہر سال 8 دسمبر کو منایا جاتا ہے تاکہ ایچ آئی وی/ایڈز اور دیگر بیماریوں کے متعلق شعور بیدار کیا جا سکے اور ان لوگوں کی یاد کو تازہ رکھا جا سکے جو ان بیماریوں کا شکار ہو چکے ہیں۔ اس دن کا مقصد لوگوں کو ایچ آئی وی/ایڈز اور دیگر بیماریوں کے متعلق آگاہ کرنا، متاثرہ لوگوں کی مدد کرنا، اور ان کے اہل خانہ کے ساتھ ہمدردی کا اظہار کرنا ہے۔ ایچ آئی وی/ایڈز اور دیگر بیماریوں سے بچاؤ کے لئے حفاظتی اقدامات، تعلیم، اور آگاہی بہت اہم ہیں۔

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happy men's day everyoneeeee

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World Braille Day

World Braille Day celebrates the birth of Louis Braille, inventor of the reading and writing system used by millions of blind and partially sighted people all over the globe.

Though not a public holiday in any country, World Braille Day provides an opportunity for teachers, charities and non-government organizations to raise awareness about issues facing the blind and the importance of continuing to produce works in Braille, providing the blind with access to the same reading and learning opportunities as the sighted.

History of World Braille Day

Louis Braille, the inventor of braille, was born in France on January 4th, 1809. Blinded in both eyes in an accident as a child, Braille nevertheless managed to master his disability while still a child. Despite not being able to see at all, he excelled in his education and received scholarship to France’s Royal Institute for Blind Youth.

During his studies, inspired by the military cryptography of Charles Barbier of the French Army, he developed a system of tactile code that could allow the blind to read and write quickly and efficiently. Braille presented the results of his hard work to his peers for the first time in 1824 when he was just fifteen years f age. In 1829, he published his first book about the system he had created, called “Method of Writing Words, Music, and Plain Songs by Means of Dots, for Use by the Blind and Arranged for Them”.

The braille system works by representing the alphabet letters (and numbers) in a series of 6 dots paired up in 3 rows. The simplicity of his idea allowed books to start being produced on a large scale in a format that thousands of blind people can read by running their fingertips over the dots. Thanks to this, blind students have the opportunity to be educated alongside their peers as well as read for pleasure just as easily as any seeing person can.

How to celebrate World Braille Day

As incredible as braille is, and as much as it offers blind and partially sighted people, braille books must stay within the country where they are produced because ofrestrictive international copyright laws. Because braille books cannot be shared across borders, the blind cannot read any books that are not produced within their own country. Unfortunately, at present only 5% of all published materials get produced in accessible formats, which means that under 10% of all blind children in developing countries go to school due to the shortage or lack of teaching materials.

The Marrakesh Treaty is the name of an international agreement finalized in June 2013 that would allow copyright exceptions for published works to be made widely available in accessible formats. The implementation of the Marrakesh Treaty will allow blindness organizations to share their resources with other organizations in developing countries that may not have the resources to produce books for their blind citizens.

Then, schools for the blind in wealthier countries would be able to send books to schools in poorer countries so blind children who cannot afford to buy braille books will still have access to the textbooks needed for them to finish school. For example, Spain’s ONCE (Organización Nacional de Ciegos Españoles, or The Spanish Foundation for the Blind) could make their braille library available to blindness organizations in all of the Spanish-speaking countries in South America, thus saving the costs of reproducing the exact same books for each separate country.

However, these resources can be shared only if this treaty becomes law in all of the countries around the world.

This coming World Braille Day, celebrate Louis Braille’s achievements and help millions of blind and partially sighted people everywhere by writing a letter to your government representatives encouraging them to make this treaty a reality.

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On this year women's day, all we could think about are Palestinian women in Gaza.

Nearly 9,000 women have been killed in Israeli attacks in five months. Another 2,100 are missing and presumed dead, while 23,000 have been wounded and over half a million are displaced.

“Palestinian women, especially in the Gaza Strip, are exposed to the worst humanitarian catastrophe,” Ashraf al-Qudra, the health ministry’s spokesperson, said on Thursday.

Dozens of women and girls have also been detained and face harsh conditions in Israeli custody, including sexual abuse.

Women in Gaza also struggle to find menstruation products and access the necessary pregnancy and post-natal care. The consequences on reproductive health, including a rise in stress-induced miscarriages, stillbirths and premature births, have increased significantly.

Women in labour are undergoing caesarean procedures without anaesthetics, and a shortage of post-operative care such as medication, antibiotics and pain relief further exacerbates the situation.

According to the health ministry, 5,000 women give birth monthly in Gaza under “harsh, unsafe and unhealthy” conditions caused by Israeli bombing and displacement.

There are 60,000 pregnant women in Gaza suffering from “malnutrition, dehydration and lack of medical care.

There have also been repeated cases of Israeli soldiers mocking Palestinian women by posting videos and pictures of themselves rummaging through personal belongings in Gaza homes, making derogatory comments and posing with women’s underwear.

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happy international womens day! remember that there are palestenian women in need of feminine hygiene products! you can donate here, and the cheapest tier is 5$!

if you can't donate, reblog! doing something is better than doing nothing! remember to keep talking, keep calling and keep donating! from the river to the sea, PALESTINE WILL BE FREE!! 🇵🇸

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garlic bread to share to your aspec friends :)

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