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Discover the fascinating world of the white rhinoceros, the second-largest land mammal on Earth! 🦏 Known for their distinctive wide mouth, or "weit" in Afrikaans which means "wide," these majestic creatures are also referred to as square-lipped rhinoceroses. Dive into the lives of the two genetically different subspecies: the northern and southern white rhinos, each residing in distinct regions of Africa. Africa is home to the majestic white rhino, the largest of the five rhino species and the second largest land mammal after the elephant. In this video, we'll explore the unique characteristics and behaviors that make white rhinos truly remarkable creatures. 1. White rhinos are native to Africa, sharing their habitat with the black rhino. 2. With males growing up to 1.8 meters tall and weighing as much as 2,500 kilograms, they rival the weight of 30 men. 3. Despite their size, white rhinos can sprint at speeds of up to 40 km/h. 4. These gentle giants are herbivores, feeding primarily on grass. 5. They love to roll in mud, which acts as sunscreen and insect repellent. 6. Unlike most solitary rhinos, white rhinos often form groups called crashes. 7. Female white rhinos are known as cows, and males are called bulls. 8. Sadly, poaching remains a significant threat, with at least one white rhino illegally killed daily in South Africa. 9. Rhino horns, though highly sought after, have no proven medicinal value. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more amazing wildlife facts and conservation stories! #WhiteRhino #WildlifeFacts #Conservation #WildlifeProtection #RhinoFacts #NatureLovers https://lnkd.in/g6YnFnhA

AMAZON , Don’t destroy AMAZON Our forests are disappearing at an alarming rate. Over the past few decades, we've witnessed the devastating impact of deforestation, with millions of acres of lush, vibrant ecosystems being cleared for various purposes. This alarming trend not only destroys the natural habitats of countless species but also contributes to climate change, soil erosion, and the disruption of vital water cycles. It's time we take action to protect and restore our precious forests and oceans and finally Earth before it's too late. NATO or other Organizations are also responsible for protecting our forests and oceans and all humanity with peace . They should respect to all thoughts without considering racism and finally developing to keep our planet Earth . We have no other place to live as alternative except Earth . Let’s young leaders control future of our planet. NATO and Organization are responsible to bring peace not to manufacturing war guns and tools . We are all in one ship . Please don’t make hole our ship .

This is what the fish fauna of a healthy coral reef ecosystem looks like: #biodiversity #coralReef #ichthyology https://lnkd.in/db6tS4vx

The objective of the project was simple: “to improve the co-existence between human activities and wolf populations in the Alps by implementing coordinated actions across the Alpine ecosystem, particularly in France’s Mercantour National Park, Italy, Switzerland and Slovenia”.   https://lnkd.in/gZQadrd2

Marvelous Mammals of the South Pacific🦦 Diving into the heart of the South Pacific, let's uncover a world of diversity within four extraordinary "biodiversity hotspots": the East Melanesian Islands, Polynesia-Micronesia, New Caledonia and New Zealand. Within these paradises, there are a minimum of 1,500 species of plants and more than 180 native mammals that are exclusive to the region. Although their total land area may be small, the South Pacific islands wield immense significance in their contribution to global biodiversity🌿

Have you ever seen the seed of Cymodocea nodosa? The little Neptune grass Cymodocea nodosa is a key seagrass species in the Mediterranean Sea. In the Mediterranean Sea FOUR seagrass species are native: 🌱 Posidonia oceanica 🌱 Cymodocea nodosa 🌱 Zostera marina 🌱 Zostera noltii

Sea turtles, prehistoric animals, are the oldest living reptiles, inhabiting the ocean for around 225 million years. Out of more than 300 turtle species, only 7 live at sea. These ancient animals have braved the passing of time to survive to the present day. Sea turtles travel thousands of kilometres in their lifetime. Yet, their navigation method is still largely unknown, except for their once-in-a-lifetime romantic encounters. Their destination stays the same when they give birth: their natal beach. Today, sea turtles are endangered. To protect sea turtles from poaching, José Gómez Peñate has developed a protection programme which involves communities in Côte d'Ivoire. Thanks to the programme, poaching at Dogbalé-Mani-Kablaké, the country's most important nesting beach, has been virtually eliminated. Discover this #UNESCOGreenCitizens project and many others to get inspired or involved directly: https://lnkd.in/e4Rt3rb5

The brown moray eel (Gymnothorax unicolor) The brown moray eel (Gymnothorax unicolor) is a species of moray eel found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean. It was first named by Delaroche in 1809. The brown moray eel is found in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean (in the coast of Portugal, in all the archipelagos of Macaronesia and Ascension Island) and on the Mediterranean. #ornamentalfish #aquarium #livetropicalfish

Recently a scientific study suggested that great white populations in South Africa have become stable and the reason they have been absent from their usual stomping grounds is because they have simply shifted their distributions to slightly different regions. However, a new article refutes these findings and the experts continue to express concerns that white sharks may still be declining in South Africa. To learn more check out ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dEh74z3 Neil Hammerschlag, Ph.D. Alison Towner Alison Kock Chris Fallows #sharks #endangeredspecies #scientificmethod #marinebiology #conservation #sciencecommunication #shark #southafrica Bowlby HD, Dicken ML, Towner AV, Waries S, Rogers T & Kock A (2023). Decline or shifting distribution? A first regional trend assessment for white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) in South Africa. Ecological Indicators, 154, 110720. Gennari E, Hammerschlag N, Andreotti S, Fallows C, Fallows M & Braccini M (2024). Uncertainty remains for white sharks in South Africa, as population stability and redistribution cannot be concluded by Bowlby et al.(2023):“Decline or shifting distribution? a first regional trend assessment for white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) in South Africa. Ecological Indicators, 160:111810.

"By 2030, in partnership with local communities, governments, researchers and NGOs, The Wilderness Project aims to explore, study and better protect 1.2 million square kilometres of irreplaceable African wilderness. Central to this effort is to establish detailed baselines of the largely undocumented sources and watersheds of Africa’s greatest river basins – Okavango, Zambezi, Congo, Nile, Chad and Niger. We will do this by following the Great Spine of Africa (GSoA), the geographical linkage between the water towers that feed sub-Saharan Africa." #regenerativeleadership #regenerativeworldviews