#york trip 2023

[studywithjennifer]

whitby abbey, where dracula arrived in england

[jasmine7031]

23: indian accent

The food was absolutely superb! Service and ambience was great.

[rootlessly]

spring snow ⋇ 26 apr

[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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[personinthepalace]

Day 3 in NY: Peter Pan Goes Wrong - a dream come true

[monksexualizer]

now im thinking of possible visiting places to go in may.... i think it would be really nice to go back to london obviously, but i feel like i would also like to go back to bath or oxford bcs those are two other cities i really love.

[charlotte-of-wales]

Princess Eugenie, Jack Brooksbank, Peter Phillips & Lindsay Wallace attended the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix today | March 5th, 2023

[khaithemysteriousfish]

I visited Brooklyn with my friend🤍

[hotchocolateandpillowforts]

This restaurant that we went to for lunch waited until we were ready to pay the bill to tell us that they can't take cards because their machine is down. 🙃

This is fine. Everything is fine.

[pitch-and-moan]

Escape from Baltimore

An AI-penned film rebooting the John Carpenter films, except the script is largely excerpted from online reviews of trips people have recently taken to Baltimore highlighting the street crime, so the film is really just about a day trip to the Inner Harbor.

[ekimdesonbaharbaskadir]

Top 10 Things to do in New York City 2023 | NYC Travel Guide Things to do in New York

Top 10 Things to do in New York City 2023 | NYC Travel Guide #NewYork Things to do in New York #thingstodoinNewYork #travel #NewYork Watch the Top 10 Things to do in New York City 2023 | NYC Travel Guide video till the end. 1003 Views – 23 Likes. You also like and comment. This video will give you an idea about the subject you are wondering about. Experience the vibrant and iconic city that…

[studywithjennifer]

whitby abbey part 1

[jasmine7031]

24:Visiting museums and walking around town

On our third day in New York, I got started walking in the city as usual. I went to the Frick Collection,Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Times Square, Bryant Park, and finally did some shopping at Whole Foods Market before returning to my room.

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The world-famous metropolis of neon lights, cute neighbourhoods, eclectic eateries and edgy urban fashion is ripe for discovery. You're positioned in the fabulously central neighbourhood of Murray Hill, a burrito's throw from the United Nations building and visitor centre and two blocks from the Chrysler Building. Walk a mere 20 minutes to the king of all icons, the Empire State Building. In the other direction, you can stroll a mile to the historic Rockefeller Center and NBC Studio Tours, and the nearby Radio City Music Hall. During your stay, you'll get tickets to one of New York’s best attractions, SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. Here you’ll explore three levels of mind-bending, multi-sensory immersive experiences set atop the tallest commercial skyscraper in midtown Manhattan.

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While you're here you'll head out on a bucket-list, scenic Niagara Falls experience. On this fully guided trip, you’ll begin with a Niagara City Cruise cruise with a close view of the Thundering Falls. A delicious lunch will be served at the top of the Penthouse Fallsview Restaurant, which boasts beautiful views of the Falls. After lunch, you’ll visit more famous sites via the beautiful Niagara Parkway. You’ll see the amazing Niagara Gorge, Floral Clock, Queenston Brock’s Monument, Whirlpool rapids, and much more. Your journey ends with free time in Historical Niagara on the Lake, voted the prettiest town in Canada.

Toronto Toronto is scenically set on the shores of Lake Ontario. The iconic CN Tower defines the skyline here, whilst below, plenty of green spaces complement the peppering of sparkling skyscrapers. The city itself is a haven for food and drink enthusiasts, thanks to its bevy of breweries and lively fusion food scene. This offer also includes a hop-on, hop-off bus ticket that allows you to explore Toronto at your own pace, and create your own tailored itinerary to all the hot spots. Culture buffs might like to visit the Royal Ontario Museum (which makes for an impressive architectural sight too) and the stately Casa Loma. Toronto's islands are also home to both beaches and further leisure opportunities.

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[rabbitcruiser]

International Red Panda Day

Visit a zoo or wildlife reserve to see one of the Earth’s cutest creatures, the Red Panda. Neither a panda nor even a bear, this unique animal is just too cute.

With the decline of available opportunities to live and thrive in their natural habitat, Red Pandas are struggling. International Red Panda Day hopes to encourage people to learn about these adorable creatures and help save the biome in which they live.

History of International Red Panda Day

Red pandas are native to the Eastern Himalayas and can sometimes still be found roaming there. These animals spend most of their lives in trees and even sleep aloft. When foraging, they are mostly nocturnal but they also forage in the gloaming hours of dusk and dawn.

Due to the encroachment of human activity and expansion, these rust-colored creatures are experiencing a loss of nesting trees and bamboo, leading to a decline in the population. With less than 10,000 in the wild efforts are doubled every year to help these little firefoxes!

Red pandas are smaller than many people expect, since their name is often associated with the giant panda. In fact, these little creatures typically only grow to about the size of a house cat, though their big, bushy tails add an additional 18 inches to their size. Red pandas have a taste for bamboo but, unlike their larger relatives, they eat many other foods as well—fruit, acorns, roots, and even eggs. Like giant pandas, they have an extended wrist bone that functions almost like a thumb and greatly aids their grip when climbing.

How to celebrate International Red Panda Day

Celebrating this day can range from simply telling a friend to traveling to the place where the Red Panda is native. Try these ideas for celebrating International Red Panda Day:

Visit Red Pandas at a Local Zoo

Head to your local zoo and support those who are helping to save the lives of these lovable creatures and their habitats. But do be sure to keep your eyes peeled–these little guys can be a little bit hard to spot. Spending a lot of their time in trees, they are often difficult to see in their enclosures at the zoo.

Learn Fun Facts About Red Pandas

To help make others aware of the plight of these cute little animals, share some fun facts and bits of trivia on International Panda Day:

Red Pandas spend approximately 55% of their days sleeping. They are most active early in the morning, when they tend to forage for breakfast.

Typically solitary creatures, Red Pandas prefer to live and dwell alone, Red Pandas don’t usually gather together for social reasons but only join together in pairs during breeding seasons, when they communicate through body language such as head bobbing or tail arching.

Red Pandas are not actually bears. In fact, they are the only living members of their taxonomic family, the Ailuridae family. This means they are not actually related to Giant Pandas, but they do have a few things in common with them, including their propensity to eat bamboo. Really, they are more like racoons than bears.

Red Pandas love snow. In fact, because of the contrast between the color of their fur and the snow, a wintery day may be one of the best times to be able to spot a Red Panda in their outside habitat at the zoo.

Take a Red Panda Ecotrip

Join together a love of travel with a way to help these little animals. Red Panda Network offers Eco Trips, which allow participants to visit one of the most biodiverse places in the world and become educated on the needs to prevent forest exploitation. Enjoy a small group experience and local hospitality while participating in community-based conservation efforts. Plus, these trips will offer opportunities to see Red Pandas in the wild!

After the trip, come home and tell others about the plight of the Red Panda and become an advocate to help others see the need. It’s a win-win!

Make an impact for Red Pandas

Red Panda Network offers suggestions and facilitates ways humans can help these little creatures to survive and improve their situation. Whether giving a donation, holding a fundraising event, raising awareness or becoming a ‘panda guardian’, many options are available for doing a little bit to help out.

The network is regularly recruiting volunteers to become Red Panda Ambassadors, who are encouraged to get involved with the “panda-monium” that takes place around the love for these furry creatures. Join in on the action for International Red Panda Day!

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[personinthepalace]

Happy Tess Broadway Debut Day!!!

5/28/23 - Brenann Stacker’s debut as Tessa in ppgw on broadway!!

photo from Tyler Carlton Williams’s instagram

video taken by me :)