Today we"re celebrating the biodiversity of our planet! What exactly is biodiversity? It refers to all living things, from animals and plants to fungi and microorganisms, in one area. This delicate but vigorous balance in nature is what keeps us all alive. That"s definitely worth celebrating! May 22 was officially declared to be the International Day for Biological Diversity by the United Nations in 2000. Unfortunately, the biodiversity of Earth is slowly decreasing due to climate change, the draining of natural resources, urbanisation and pollution, among other factors. It is our responsibility to return nature"s favour to us and protect our environment. After all, we are blessed with intriguing species such as the Tasmanian snow gum—the tree seen in today"s image—which takes root in one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet, the Mount Field National Park in Tasmania, Australia.
International Day for Biological Diversity
Today in History
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Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur
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The festival of colours
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Gathering Place, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
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Happy Holi!
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Cascade in the City of Waterfalls
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A ghost on the mountain
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Sand dunes in the Sahara, Algeria
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Red Fort, Delhi
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Nature at its colorful best
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Look, but don’t touch
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A mirror reflecting natures beauty
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The victory of good over evil
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The largest gypsum dune field
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Road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii, USA
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Welcome to the worlds yoga capital
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Bryce Canyon hoodoos in winter
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A proud symbol of the City of Nizams
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Boreal owl
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Nothing says ‘San Francisco’ quite like...
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A world within a world
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International Day of Yoga
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Flying the flag for Pride
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Where are these spectacular peaks?
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Nature’s art installation
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The epitome of luxury
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The butterfly effect
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Taughannock Falls State Park, New York
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Castles in the Bavarian Alps
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Blue as far as the eye can see
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Don’t look down!