#27 Pic of the Week- Cute- Carino

Lemur-Lemure

A month ago we went to a Safari Park. I wanted to walk among the animals instead of watching them from the car window. If only I lived near the park – I would volunteer. In the photo above, there is a lemur. I wonder what he’s thinking? Like all primates, lemurs haveย five divergent digitsย with nails (in most cases) on their hands and feet with an opposable thumb. The lemurs pose made me think of the movie Madagascar. One day I’ll visit Madagascar.

Safari parks aim to protect biodiversity, with research, and conservation of species. Animals are less stressed than caged animals in zoos. One day, because of mankind, most animal species will be extinct, and man will only be able to see them in safari parks. Think Noah’s Ark. Sad but true.

Jacques Cousteau said in 1992. ย “Future generations would not forgive us for having deliberately spoiled their last opportunity. Let us stop this delayed-action genocide! Let us cease thinking only of ourselves and reasoning only in the short term. This is our responsibility, as we hold in our hands the future of tomorrow’s exacting generations.”

Excerpt from the Safari Park website. THE PROTECTION OF BIODIVERSITY, RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION

In just over 100 years, the number of animals that populate the Planet has halved. Since the early 1900s, about 27,600 animal species have become extinct, of which 160 have been declared in the last decade and about 70 species that are extinct in Nature but still present in captivity, thanks to the protective and conservative role of the Parks. According to the 2019 report of the UN panel on biodiversity Ipbes, about one million animal and plant species are at risk of extinction at various levels of severity: the culprit is man, the only species that reproduces at exponential rates.

Un mese fa siamo andati al Safari Park. Avrei voluto camminare tra gli animali anzichรฉ osservarli dalla finestra del auto. Se solo vivessi vicino al parco-farei il volontariato. Nella foto qui sopra ce un lemure. Mi chiedo cosa sta pensando? Il lemure appartiene all’ordine dei primati, e possiede 5 dita su ogni zampa (nella maggior parte dei casi) con pollice opponibile. Mi ha fatto pensare al film Madagascar. Un giorno visiterรฒ il Madagascar.

I parchi safari puntano alla tutela della biodiversitร , ricerca e conservazione delle specie. Gli animali sono meno stressati rispetto agli animali chiusi in gabbia negli zoo. Un giorno, per mano dellโ€™ uomo la maggior parte delle specie animali saranno estinte e lโ€™uomo potrร  solo vederli nei parchi safari. Pensate a lโ€™Arca di Noรฉ. Triste, ma vero.

Jacques Cousteau disse nel 1992. โ€œLe generazioni future non ci perdoneranno per avergli negato la loro ultima opportunitร . Fermiamo questo genocidio a scoppio ritardato! Smettiamo di pensare solo a noi stessi e di ragionare solo a breve termineโ€ฆ Questa รจ una nostra responsabilitร , perchรฉ abbiamo in mano il futuro delle generazioni esigenti di domaniโ€.

Stralcio dal sito Safari Park- LA TUTELA DELLA BIODIVERSITร€, RICERCA E CONSERVAZIONE

In poco piรน di 100 anni, il numero di animali che popolano il Pianeta si รจ dimezzato. Dallโ€™inizio del 1900 si sono estinte circa 27.600 specie animali, di cui 160 quelle dichiarate nellโ€™ultimo decennio e circa 70 le specie estinte in Natura ma presenti in cattivitร  ad oggi, grazieย al ruolo protettivo e conservativo dei Parchi. Secondo il rapporto del 2019 del panel dellโ€™Onu sulla biodiversitร  Ipbes,ย circa un milione di specie animali e vegetali rischiano lโ€™estinzione a vari livelli di gravitร : colpevole รจ lโ€™uomo, unica specie che si riproduce invece con ritmi esponenziali.


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Author: eleanorannpeterson

Iโ€™m a nature-loving adventurer and childrenโ€™s book author/illustrator whose life has been an exhilarating journey. Originally hailing from Ottawa, Canada, I developed a deep fascination for wildlife while chasing after wild animals in the swamps. Although I initially aspired to become a veterinarian, my path took an unexpected turn when I relocated to Italy. In Italy, I pursued my passion for nature by earning a BS in Environmental Sciences and Territorial Management. This educational experience further ignited my love of writing about the natural world and its diverse wildlife. Iโ€™m an active member of several professional organizations, including SCBWI, 12x12PB Challenge, ICWA, and the Childrenโ€™s Book Academy. Constantly seeking growth and connection within the industry, I engage with fellow writers and storytellers. Despite my affinity for all creatures, I humorously admit that my nine cats can be the most challenging animals to handle. When Iโ€™m not wrangling my feline friends, I spend my time writing, doodling, playing with clay, gardening, and exploring the enchanting Italian countryside with my husband. I also love preparing homemade pasta, showcasing my culinary skills.

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