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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Yi Peng lantern festival, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Colosseum, Rome, Italy
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Kings Mountain, Chugach Mountains, Alaska, United States
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Gaztelugatxe islet at sunset, Basque Country, Spain
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Behold the architectural marvel
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A puzzle for giants
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Atlantic spotted dolphins
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Pride and Joy
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Sunrise at Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA
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Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
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Humpback whale, Disko Bay, Greenland
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Skógafoss waterfall, Iceland
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Fall colours below Mount Sneffels near Ridgway, Colorado, United States
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Bryce Canyon hoodoos in winter
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Yoho National Park, British Columbia
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Eurasian red squirrel, Netherlands
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World Reef Awareness Day
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Cala Luna beach, Sardinia, Italy
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American bison
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International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples
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As curious about you as you are about them
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Giraffes at sunset in the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
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International Day of Friendship
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