Monthly:July 2020

World Nature Conservation 2020

World Nature Conservation Day is celebrated worldwide on July 28th each year.  Nature Conservation Day is observed to raise awareness and address. In essence, to highlight how to utilise, manage and protect the natural resources our Earth provides for us. In addition, to protect it for future generations. Nature conservation is crucial for all life on Earth and the well-being and survival of people, animals, and plants.  Nature is the basis of life on Earth. It provides us all with […]

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King penguin colony

Falkland Islands wildlife rules

Brief History Without a doubt, a paradise in the Southern Ocean was first sighted in 1592 by English navigator John Davis on his ship called Desire. Interestingly, the early island settlers were whalers, sealers, and penguin hunters. Later on, in 1833, Britain claimed sovereignty. Stanley was named as the capital in 1845. Initially, sheep farming on the islands became the leading economy. Currently, the Island’s primary source of income is through fishing, tourism, and agriculture.  In addition, there have been […]

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World Chimpanzee Day

World Chimpanzee Day 2020

World Chimpanzee Day 2020 is a day to celebrate these amazing animals while raising awareness about the urgent need to protect chimpanzees, both in the wild and in approved, safe captivity. It is also a day to learn about chimpanzees, such as their uniqueness, importance, and the threats they face.  This date is very significant. On July 14th, 1960, Dr Jane Goodall joined the Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania, to study wild chimpanzees. The day honours both Dr Jane Goodall […]

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