Today is World Wildlife Day, a United Nations observance that invites us to reflect on our well-being"s deep connection to the natural world. This year"s theme focuses on medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs)—species used in traditional healing, modern medicine, cosmetics and food. The UN estimates that between 50,000 and 70,000 MAP species are harvested globally, with 70-95% of people in many developing countries relying on them for primary health care. However, many of these plants face mounting threats from habitat loss, overharvesting and illegal trade, making sustainable use essential for their future.
World Wildlife Day
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Pont Alexandre III, Paris, France
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SantaPark, Lapland, Finland
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The grass looks greener on this side
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Launching hopes and prayers
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Stealthy pollinators
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Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Big Bends birthday bash
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Allens Hummingbird
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Eurasian otter and pup, Estonia
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The most active volcano in the world
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So close, yet so far
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Misool, Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia
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Saguaro cacti, Ironwood Forest National Monument, Arizona
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Fireflies glowing above a stream, Okayama Prefecture, Japan
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International Archaeology Day
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Great Barrier Reef from above, Queensland, Australia
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Arch and Milky Way, Alabama Hills, Sierra Nevada, California, USA
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Christmas market in Leipzig, Germany
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Happy Boxing Day!
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Piecing together a better tomorrow
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Golden Bridge, Bà Nà Hills, Da Nang, Vietnam
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Camels in the desert, United Arab Emirates
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An iridescent view
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Wooden path to Kennedy Lake, Vancouver Island
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Zion National Park, Utah, United States
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Garden at Château de Villandry, Loire Valley, France
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Saint Andrews Day
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Miravet, Catalonia, Spain
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International Day of Human Space Flight
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Rolling hills of the Palouse, Washington, United States
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