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[dragonkingteo]

“Oh, I have a story that might sate y'all's curiosity. It includes poacher hunting, Wyvern eggs...

I remember very well the first time we met; I had joined the anti-poaching field barely a few weeks before, and was just assigned to a new mission, far away from usual hunting grounds. While most of our team took care of the poachers, my leader took me alone with him for a special task. I was still wearing my regular Nargacuga armor back then...

We ran to take cover, as we didn't want to harm the beast; but the terrain was irregular and hard to navigate.

Luckily, she didn't want to leave her nest, as my superior suspected; letting us escape with no harm. Who knows how far she would have chased us otherwise... And she could have hurt me quite bad as my armor wasn't nearly strong enough to resist one of her blows.

But it seems the experience thrilled me more than it deterred me. As soon as I received my first Special permits, a few weeks later, I took every opportunity I got to hunt Silverwinds that wandered too close to towns. The beast challenged my skills and determination like very few had before, making me grow into a stronger hunter.

I have also met other types of deviants, some more rare than others, that I may talk about if you wish... But I have never seen that one-eyed female Silverwind again.”

[justseveralowls]

A message from your friendly neighborhood Appalachian Latina:

Okay so today being the day that it is and me being the person I am I heave decided to talk about Appalachian heritage and culture vs what a bunch crappy people have tried to make it. This is all my experience not universal also some will be funny and totally fine to laugh at.

Im starting on the more serious note here because I feel these things really need to be addresed and as a Appalachian woman of color I often have felt that people dont think that both parts of this identity are compatible.

Things that are not Appalachian:

- Being racist

-being xneophobic

-Being homophobic or transphobic

-Flying a confederate flag (most of Appalachia was border states if not fighting for the Union side)

-Drinking shitty beer

- Licking the boots of cops and corporations

- being against higher education

- being an anti vaxxer

- glorifying the coal industry and the lives it has cost and is still costing

- hatred towards indeginous people

-Supporting a toxic or abusive family dynamic

-denying woman human rights

- shaming poor people

-Intentionally making your truck stupidly loud

-Union busting, and being against care and support for the disabled and elderly

-Poaching (Appalachian people value our resources and nature) WE hunt to eat not just to kill or destroy

Moving onto some lighter stuff, now these are some of things I love about being Appalachian and part of this culture and community.

Things that are actually Appalachian:

-Running from cops (seriously its like a whole ass thing)

-Fighting for Unions and Workers rights (The actual origin of Redneck, that term is not for racist fuck heads, it originated from red bandanas worn for Pro-union rights

-Being completely and terrifyingly unphased by coyotes

-Making your liquor

-Ignoring the screaming in the woods because that aint your problem

-Folk magic and traditions and superstitions rooted in Paganism and some indigenous magic

-Being part of the underground railroad (The appalachians made a ton of safe houses and protections pre and post civil war for people fleeing the south)

-Hunting to control Deer population and for food

-Knowledge of homesteading, useful herbs, and homeopathic remedies

-Strong sense of community and family

-Ignoring whatever is moving in the corn feild because you arent a white guy in a horror movie

-Women forming safe houses from abusive husbands or from other types of danger

-Valuing and appreciating the land and the connection we have with it

-Fist fighting God in a coal mine

-Weird ass folk tales and cryptids (see MothMan)

-Not letting your commuity go hungry

-caring for the old sick and vulnerable not out of pity but out of compassion and respect

-Fighting for your rights and the rights of others

-Resilience and strength in times of adversity

-Knowing at least on person who’s grandmother was some kind of witch with psychic abilities

-Knowing when the woods is silent something is wrong

-Screaming back at screech owls to assert dominance

-verbal history

-vibrant stories and music

These are my experiences as an Appalachian woman of color who loves both parts of her heritage and desperate wants to discourage the narrative that Appalachian people are rude prejudiced and uneducted. We are a resilient and loving people, we are full of stories traditions and a melting together of the new and old worlds. We are people with a murky history, yes, but we are full of acceptance love and strength.

To all my fellow Appalachians who hear these mixed narratives, know that we are the authors of our story. TO all my fellow people of color know that this mountainous region is not built exclusively on hate. Know that you belong, that your cultures are valid and that progress is not about rejecting your culture but about adaption to embrace new perspectives and beginning new stories

[twf2020]

Conservation of A Great Ape: The Orangutan

The orangutan, known for its distinctive red hair and human-like behavior, is one of the most endangered primate species in the world. Found only on the islands of Sumatra and Borneo, these intelligent and gentle creatures are threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and the illegal pet trade. Conservation efforts are essential to protect the remaining populations of orangutans and ensure the survival of these majestic creatures in the wild.

The Ecology of the Orangutan

Orangutans are the largest arboreal mammals, with adult males weighing up to 200 pounds and standing around 5 feet tall. Their long, powerful arms enable them to move through the trees with ease, and they use their four-foot-long arm span to reach branches that are too far away for their legs to reach. Orangutans have long fingers and toes with opposable thumbs, allowing them to grasp objects with great dexterity, making them proficient tool-users. Their hair is a distinct reddish-brown color that fades to gray as they age, with males developing distinctive cheek pads that grow throughout their adult lives.

Orangutans are also incredibly social animals, with complex communication skills and strong family bonds. Female orangutans maintain strong bonds with their offspring, raising them for up to eight years before they become independent. Adult males, on the other hand, are solitary and territorial, only interacting with females during breeding season. While orangutans are generally peaceful, males have been known to display aggressive behavior towards other males, especially during mating season.

Unfortunately, these intelligent creatures are under threat from a variety of human activities, including deforestation, poaching, and the illegal pet trade.

What threatens the Orangutan?

The primary threat to orangutan populations is habitat loss. Deforestation, driven by logging, agriculture, and palm oil plantations, is the most significant cause of habitat destruction in Borneo and Sumatra. In the past few decades, the orangutan’s habitat has been reduced by 80%, leaving the remaining populations confined to small, isolated pockets of forest. This fragmentation makes it difficult for orangutans to find food, mate, and establish social connections, which can lead to a decline in their population numbers.

In addition to habitat loss, orangutans are also threatened by poaching and the illegal pet trade. Orangutan babies are often captured and sold as pets, while adult orangutans are hunted for their meat or body parts, which are used in traditional medicine. Poaching and the illegal pet trade have contributed to a decline in the orangutan population, and it is estimated that only 80,000 orangutans remain in the wild today.

Conservation of the Orangutan

Conservation efforts are essential to protecting orangutan populations and ensuring their survival in the wild. One of the most critical steps in orangutan conservation is habitat protection. Protecting orangutan habitat means preserving the remaining forests where orangutans live, and creating corridors between fragmented forests to enable populations to intermingle and reproduce. It also means reducing the impact of human activities such as logging, agriculture, and palm oil plantations, which are driving deforestation in Borneo and Sumatra.

Another key conservation effort is anti-poaching and law enforcement. Strict laws and regulations must be enforced to prevent illegal hunting and the illegal pet trade. Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centers are also essential for orangutan conservation, providing a safe haven for rescued orangutans that have been injured or orphaned. These centers help rehabilitate orangutans and prepare them for release back into the wild.

Community engagement is another crucial aspect of orangutan conservation. Local communities play a vital role in protecting orangutan habitat and reducing the impact of human activities on the forest. Engaging with these communities, educating them about orangutans, and empowering them to participate in conservation efforts can help build support for orangutan conservation and reduce the impact of human activities on the forest.

We at Think Wildlife Foundation recently launched our Livelihoods for Conservation project to provide alternative, sustainable livelihoods to the communities living with wildlife. This is with the aim to incentivize conservation while uplifting these communities economically. You can purchase merchandise from these communities here!

Written by: Sanghmitra Singh

Originally published at https://thinkwildlifefoundation.com on June 29, 2023.

[weatherman667]

Everyone Should Watch Rampage, to Learn How NOT to Make Movies

What is Rampage?, you might ask. Because I doubt anyone else saw the movie, and the source is not culturally relevant.

Rampage is a video game movie. In the great and long tradition of Hollywood buying the rights to a video game without a plot, making up a terrible plot, and throwing it out the door. In the hopes that... people won't recognize the name and go and see the unknown movie?

DOOM is a great example of this, which coincidentally also stars The Rock.

DOOM is about a guy with the build of a football player, in powered armour, killing demons with bigger and bigger weapons, (and a chainsaw). The DOOM movie decided to give him a squad that all needed personalities.

Rampage is a video game where you play the Kaiju destroying a city. Your goal is to climb the skyscrapers in Peoria, Illinois smash them, and eat people. You play one of three giant animals, Ralph (wolf), Lizzie (lizard), and George (gorilla).

Now, the movie movies it to Chicago, which sure, more skyscrapers.

So, how do you make a movie about?

By having The Rock befriend one of them. Specially, George, the gorilla.

The thing is, The Rock has enough charisma and impact to actually make this work. He plays a former special forces operator that joined anti-poaching in Africa. There he saved an Albino gorilla, and eventually retired to be a zookeeper.

There are three main characters who drive the story:

The Rock

George

The Cowboy

The Cowboy plays an OGA (other government agency) agent. The Rock and The Cowboy get along quite well, because they both hate people, but want to help them. And these three, actually work. George is infected with a mysterious gas that make him start to grow larger and larger. He is disturbed by this, and the Rock is worried about him. They end up on the run, and run into the Cowboy. The Cowboy quickly assesses the situation, and believes that The Rock isn't responsible, and genuinely cares about George. They bond over their misanthropy.

And the actors do a great job of this.

And then the movie adds three more characters:

Brother and Sister CEOs of the evil corporation.

Strong black woman.

The Brother and Sister spend all of their screen time telling us how evil the evil corporation is. When you see something like this, there are three basic assumptions:

Military

Evil Corporation

Toxic Waste

If you tell the audience it's an evil corporation, they are more than willing to believe that it's an evil corporation. Wasting a third of the movie to show how evil the evil corporation is, is just a waste of time.

The strong, black woman's job is to tell you how much of a strong, black woman she is. Okay, she's actually a defecting scientist from the evil corporation, but the only thing she provides to the story is the POSSIBILITY that there might be a cure. She left before the cure was finished, so she honestly doesn't know.

Now, she could be charismatic, or add an interesting dynamic to the story, and make the story better because of it. She does not. She also has a last minute hookup with The Rock, because default ending.

Alright, let's say we want to be inclusive. Assuming that The Rock's 20 ethnic groups aren't inclusive enough. You what to know what you could do? Make the cowboy a black lesbian. As long as she still had the same personality to mesh with The Rock.

What's worse is that, this is her character in the sequel (the one she is likely inspired by):

And she has a brief moment where she stands up to the CEO about the ethics of the experiment. Meaning she does more, both in terms of forceful personality, and plot relevance, than the strong, black woman.

If you cut out the evil brother and sister, and the strong, black woman, the movie actually works. The main characters have strength, charisma, and a great rapport.

Less - is - more.

[is-the-primate-vid-cute]

Have you heard of Liberia Chimpanzee Project? What are your thoughts? It's on tv right now and making me feel weird

We've had a few people express concern over the Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue & Protection mostly due to the organization allowing chimps close contact with domestic dogs, people in the project having unprotected contact with the chimps, and the founders being a white American couple. It's great that people are learning and being skeptical!

We want people to recognize red flags but it is important to note that our blog has a largely Western focus and that while some practices are always unethical, many are context dependant.

The founders of LCRP are Jenny and Jimmy Desmond, and while they are white Americans, their work in Africa started years before they founded LCRP. They began in 1999 by visiting an orangutan sanctuary, and spent the next few years volunteering at multiple sites in Africa and Asia to both help wildlife and learn how wildlife rescue organizations operate successfully. They helped rehabilitate an orphaned chimp for the first time in 2000 with the Uganda Wildlife Education Center and the success of helping Matooke the chimp solidified their ambition. They returned to the United States and Jimmy entered vet school while Jenny worked in non-profit marketting and fundraising.

It wasn't until 2010 that they began working directly with chimpanzees in Africa again in various countries, and they did so in conjunction with reputable orgs such as The Jane Goodall Institute, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, EcoHealth Alliance, Smithsonian Institute, and the Uganda Wildlife Education Center. The Desmonds moved to Liberia at the request of the Humane Society of the United States in 2015 to care for a group of 66 chimpanzees that had been retired from medical research and since abandonned. This was the true start of the LCRP that we know today as word spread that the Desmonds could care for chimps and orphans were brought to them.

While pictures of the founders and their dog snuggling with baby chimps may look alarming to those atuned to the red flags we talk about on this blog, the sanctuary itself operates with the aim of prioritizing the type of lives chimps have in the wild. Orphans are taken care of by the Desmonds' as infants and integrated into family groups when they are independant enough, and they have had great success with this.

Additionally, LCRP is a driving force in partnering and working with local and international orgs to create better policy and practices for protecting wildlife. A major component of this is the creation of an anti-wildlife trafficking task force that confiscates wildlife that has been poached to be rehabilitated and returned to their natural habitat. The list of the LCRP's acheivments is a mile long and the work they do on the scale of individual chimps, working with local people and organizations, to international policy and protocol is nothing short of incredible. The Desmonds' are experts who have dedicated their lives to a cause, and it shows.

As professionals in this industry, they should absolutely do better to post content that does not misconstrue their mission or indirectly contribute to the desire for pet chimps. We hope they do better on this front, but their work in whole is strong!

So when you see photos or videos from LCRP, these aren't random chimp snugglers who are posing as a sanctuary to get photos of apes posing with their dog, these are people who have been working since the 90s to secure a future for chimps in Liberia. You can learn more and donate on their website!

Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue & Protection is super amazing!

[selamat-linting]

my parents aren't exactly fundamentalist people, but the day to day of living in a culture with a strong eschatological belief was enough to be traumatizing, no matter what religion it is. and im sure this is not just me, most people are just too afraid to even acknowledge how it fucks with them.

take a typical nature phenomenon, like eclipses, stars, black holes, sandstorms, weird animals, or rivers gone red from algae. this thing should have inspired curiosity right? well, in my country, all of the news articles and science videos regarding the subject is filled with people proselytizing, warning others its a sign of the apocalypse. worse when its a disaster like floods or tsunami or heatwaves or even extinction from poaching and environmental destruction. i've had people saying brazenly that climate change isn't man-made but god's punishment because the apocalypse / rapture is coming soon and we have too many LGBT people existing so of course trying to stop it would be a waste of effort, so just pray and prepare for akhirah and abuse others into falling in line.

the media does not help either. they made cheap infographic shows that are literally just about scaring people about the end of the world. a baby born with a life-threatening disability gets turn into shock fodder for tv because its born with one eye on its forehead. thats evil. do they even think of the effect it will cause for disabled people? of course they dont, in their mind theyre doing good because theyre reminding people that the apocalypse is coming soon and they should repent. i wonder, if someone from 2012 see a one-eyed child, would that kid be safe?

and in terms of personal experience, its horrifying to hear adults say, "yeah dajjal (the anti christ) will show up in your lifetime so you'll see the end of the world" and think that your parents didn't care enough to even think of the implication of bringing you to this world when its so corrupt and rotten. especially when you grow up knowing something is wrong and different with you.

and its not just that. its the end of the world, of course people would constantly talk about it in hushed tones. i've seen predictions shared in facebook or whatsapp groups, talked by kids and adults in sermons and hearsays. it turns people hostile to others with a different religion, or at best, they learn to be apathetic or detach their inherent empathy to other people because they have a different religion so theyre going to hell for eternity. so why fucking bother being tolerant or befriending them? you dont want to commit a grave sin since you wished a non-muslim to go to heaven for their good deeds right?

and when i was a kid, my friends would all have this strategy to prepare for judgement day. creating a culture where kids make up survival scenarios to prevent eternal, senseless torture is bad. and hypocritical when you keep saying god's love and care are boundless and unconditional.

my dad and every preacher i know always say to not be afraid of death, its something to look forward to, because you'll meet god, but you cant kill yourself and you must make sure even if its a natural death you live in the right way so you dont go to hell and be tortured for eternity. i agree death shouldnt be feared, but none of these people are truly unafraid of death. they shaped their entire life to make sure their death is the right one, and they force others to have belief out of a misguided sense of love.

i had an uncle who went far into this religious group, and even if the practices are completely identical to mainstream sunni islam, the man stopped providing for his wife and just pray and pray without doing anything else. believing god would simply take care of everything and even if he didn't, the apocalypse is coming soon! becoming too successful will just distract you from akhirah anyway.

its disgusting. i dont care what any religious/spiritual people on this site says. religion never gave people a sense of gratefulness or wonder or fulfillment. it turn them into incurious, selfish, frightened fucks that are too helpless to even fight for themselves and their home because the world is ending and its an inevitability so why bother? but thats the best case scenario. at worst, the eschatological sentiment turn people raging bigots abusing others so they'd convert or fall in line with cisheteropatriarchy and blame every tragedy to powerless minorities instead of the people in power.

i might have some faith left in me, but i would still advocate for state atheism. because its obvious every dominant religion will be used as a tool for terror and submission.

[lionews]

I get people are sensitive with gore, but holy fuck is the point of the march event going over y’all’s heads. “I’m not gonna play during the month that my playing will give money to anti-poaching charities because i can’t stomach the fake images of what’s happening irl”

If you feel antagonized then do some self reflection bc nobody here is calling you a villain, just saying that you’re missing the point of an event about saving animals. you don’t wanna see a faceless elephant, an elephant doesn’t wanna be faceless.

Idk about ‘shock value’ anon because i wouldn’t call it that really. Anyways, this falls back into the 16+ rating of the game. Google says 16+ ratings mean the content may contain: strong violence and gore, sexual content, drug/substances and strong language.

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[legendaryprofessorwisteria]

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((OOC intro will be under the cut!)

Hello! My name is Professor Adrian Wisteria, though I usually just go by Wisteria. I use she/her pronouns if it's helpful. I'm a fairly new graduate of the Kalosian Research Academy's Legendary and Mythical Pokemon program where I got my first Pokemon, hence the professor title, and I'm currently working in the Legendary Research Lab at the base of Mt. Coronet!

It's a wonderful opportunity, and one I'm taking to open up a blog and talk about my work! Spreading education is a vital part of my job right now, so I'll post about my work and study subjects - Legendary and Mythical Pokemon! Also Ultra Beasts, but not as much. Feel free to ask me anything or chat about your own experiences, and I'll also post info unprompted!

I'll list my current team members, and then there will be more details about the blog below the cut.

Violet - F!Meowstic, my starter from Kalos. Serious nature, hates to lose. Likes to look important, not often playful.

Sylph - M!Togekiss, a gift from an ex-friend. Brave nature, somewhat of a clown. Flies in circles around my head and uses himself as a hat.

Giblets - M!Gible, a lab Pokemon who I'm currently in charge of...as much as you can be in charge of a Gible. Naughty nature, strong-willed. A handful and a half.

Nessie - F!Lapras, caught in Kalos. Jolly nature, loves to eat. Big girl, nibbles people's heads to say hello.

Shades - M!Liepard, bought from a reputable breeder in Kalos. Lax nature, scatters things often. Likes to play, in the laziest way possible. Lap fungus.

Tesla - NB!Porygon2, gifted from the lab I stayed with in Kalos, doesn't battle. Sassy nature, highly curious. Pretends to be a mad scientist sometimes for shits and giggles.

Bloom - F!Leafeon, caught as an Eevee in Kalos. Mild nature, likes to relax. Sleeps a lot, values her quiet time.

Zips - F!Luxio, child of my mother's Luxray. Hasty nature, likes to run. Recently evolved, still tripping over her paws often.

((Hello! This blog is run by Gem (any pronouns), I also run @gemalawashomestuck and @john-dirk. This is one of those scientificish Pokemon ask blogs, but with a bit of a quirk - in this one, there are multiple of each Legendary/Mythical Pokemon, though they're far from common, and people can catch/own/see them as a regular thing!

As such, this blog will mostly focus on Legendary and Mythical Pokemon, but there will absolutely be content about others. Feel free to send in asks - questions, sightings, experiences, etc! Otherwise I'll just headcanonpost like. A lot.

Rules:

Terfs/exclus/transmeds/anti-MOGAI/otherwise bigots will be blocked, as will thinspo/ED blogs and antivaxxers/antimaskers/otherwise science deniers.

Please keep the blog on-topic-ish - any Pokemon-related ask or ask about the character/s or blog is very welcomed, even if it's just related to headcanons/etc. But asks that don't have anything to do with the blog might not be answered.

Explicit NSFW asks won't be answered - I'm fine cussing and talking in the abstract about dark or NSFW topics, but this is mostly an SFW blog and I'd rather not talk in detail about sexual topics or whatnot. It's also mostly irrelevant. That said, there will be appropriately tagged discussions of death, violence, medical issues, poaching, etc.

Also, please do not send any asks that directly impact my blog - like sending me Pokemon, changing something dramatic in the world, or coming to the lab - without asking me and discussing it, preferably off anon/in DMs because I can't answer anons privately. While I don't have solid plans for this blog, there are certain things I'd prefer to do or not do and I'd love to be included in the decision-making as again, I can't answer anons privately so if you're on anon, your plan would be aired to everyone before we could execute.

Also for asks, feel free to take on the roles of various canon characters if you wish. The only thing I ask is that you search their name on my blog first. The only exception is Cynthia, until I announce her secret, please message or off-anon ask me first so I can tell it to you.

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[interiorsafarisea]

Discover Uganda: Majestic Gorilla Trekking Adventures

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with Interior Safaris East Africa as you explore the lush wilderness of Uganda through Gorilla Trekking Uganda. This unforgettable experience takes you deep into the heart of Africa's natural beauty, where you'll encounter the majestic mountain gorilla in its natural habitat. Discover why Uganda is the ultimate destination for this extraordinary journey, and prepare for an adventure that will inspire and amaze you.

Why Choose Uganda for Gorilla Trekking?

Uganda offers a unique opportunity to witness the magnificent mountain gorillas up close. The country is home to over half of the world's remaining mountain gorilla population, making it one of the best places for Gorilla Trekking Uganda. Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park provide lush, pristine habitats for these gentle giants, offering visitors the chance to observe them in their natural environment.

The diverse biodiversity of Uganda enhances the gorilla trekking experience. Along with gorillas, you may encounter other wildlife species, including birds, monkeys, and forest elephants, as you trek through the dense vegetation.

What to Expect During Gorilla Trekking?

Before setting out on your trek, proper preparation is essential. Trekkers should ensure they are physically fit for the hike, which may involve traversing steep and uneven terrain. Dressing appropriately with long-sleeved shirts, pants, and sturdy hiking boots is recommended.

Essential equipment includes waterproof clothing, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a backpack for carrying snacks and water. Additionally, a camera with spare batteries and memory cards will allow you to capture every memorable moment.

Safety measures are in place to ensure a secure and enjoyable experience. Experienced guides from Interior Safaris East Africa lead the treks, providing information and ensuring visitors follow strict rules to protect the gorillas and their habitats.

The Thrill of Encounter:

As you embark on your trek, you can expect a range of emotions as you approach the gorilla families. The experience of observing these majestic creatures in their natural surroundings is awe-inspiring and humbling.

Trekkers may witness the gorillas' daily activities, such as feeding, grooming, and playing. While maintaining a safe distance, visitors can observe the intricate social dynamics within the group and the strong bonds between family members.

Conservation and Sustainability:

Gorilla trekking contributes significantly to conservation efforts in Uganda. The revenue generated from trekking permits supports the protection of gorilla habitats and funding for anti-poaching patrols.

Interior Safaris East Africa prioritizes sustainable tourism practices, ensuring minimal impact on the environment and local communities. By participating in a gorilla trek, travelers help preserve the future of these incredible animals and their ecosystems.

Conclusion:

Gorilla Trekking Uganda with Interior Safaris East Africa offers an extraordinary journey into the heart of Africa's wilderness. Every step brings you closer to the magnificent mountain gorillas and the untamed beauty of their habitat. With its commitment to conservation and responsible tourism, Uganda stands as a beacon for unforgettable wildlife experiences.

Are you ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime? Join us in Uganda for an incredible Gorilla Trekking Uganda expedition and discover the magic of encountering mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Book your adventure today with Interior Safaris East Africa and let the journey begin!

[douglashockett]

How Hunting Supports Wildlife Conservation Efforts

Wildlife conservation is geared towards preserving the delicate balance of ecosystems and protecting endangered species. Hunting is a surprisingly crucial ally to wildlife conservation. The concept of hunting may appear as a threat to conservation. However, responsible and well-managed hunting contributes to ecosystem health, species preservation, and sustainable resource management.

The connection between hunting and conservation is traced back to the late 19th century in the United States. During that time, hunting was done as a source of income, where merchants sold animal meat and fur for a good price. Unfortunately, some hunters abused the hunting grounds, almost driving some animal species to extinction. Luckily, professional hunters and other citizens who saw this as a threat to wildlife teamed up to advocate for hunting regulations.

Today, several laws have been passed by Congress to ensure the long-term protection of wildlife and even wilderness areas. Some examples include the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp and the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act.

One way that hunting helps in wildlife conservation is funding. With regulation and taxation, hunting helps generate significant revenue channeled back into conservation efforts. This is done by implementing hunting fees, permits, and licenses, which are reinvested into habitat restoration, anti-poaching initiatives, and species protection programs.

Many states also require hunters to purchase electronic stamps before hunting animals like the black bear. The revenue generated makes hunting enthusiasts become direct contributors to wildlife conservation projects, supporting long-term preservation strategies.

Hunters also play an essential role in helping wildlife biologists manage animal populations. Due to the lack of enough predators, some prey animals' populations may increase, affecting other species' well-being. For example, unchecked animal populations can lead to overgrazing and habitat destruction. Since wildlife managers monitor animal populations, they also set hunting seasons and limits to safeguard the sustainability of wildlife populations.

Wildlife biologists require hunters to fill out surveys and provide game samples. Such information helps researchers discover more concerning the diseases threatening animal populations. In most cases, when food becomes scarce, such as during the winter season, animals may have poor immune systems, and as a result, they are prone to diseases. The disease may spread to other wildlife populations and even to humans. Before the onset of such seasons, hunters can help eliminate animals likely to fall ill.

Another role of hunters in wildlife conservation is anti-poaching collaborations. Hunting organizations work closely with law enforcement and conservation agencies to fight against illegal poaching.

Many hunting organizations are strong advocates for wildlife conservation. They promote ethical hunting practices and educate the public about conservation issues. They also collaborate with government agencies to develop sustainable management plans. Their expertise and resources can help identify and report illegal activities, improving wildlife protection.

In many areas, hunting provides livelihoods for local communities. With incentives offered for habitat preservation, it encourages these communities to protect and conserve wildlife and their habitats. In some cases, hunting revenue is reinvested into local infrastructure and education.

Responsible and ethical hunting practices also significantly contribute to the economy through various channels. Aside from revenue generation from licenses and stamps, hunting contributes to the economy through tourism and hospitality. It also supports local businesses selling outdoor equipment, hunting gear, firearms, and ammunition. This also contributes to job creation.

[dxinecoza]

Vacancy | Anti-Poaching Unit Montagu

From the notice board at Checkers, Swellendam, Western Cape, South Africa Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, Montagu Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Anti-Poaching Unit is seeking individuals who are strong, fit, and possess the will to succeed. We are offering a career opportunity where YOU can make a difference. Join us and live and work in the African bush alongside magnificent wildlife! Requirements: To…

[thaiamulet-us]

Takrut Hnang Suea Fire (Fire tiger talisman)

Takrut Hnang Suea Fire

This Tiger Fur Takrut is one of the rarer hand made talismanic animist charms.

This fire tiger amulets is 1 of his well known powerful amulets in Thailand.  Magical spell is written on the tiger skin to invoke great powers of protection 🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯 Fire tiger talisman Great of protection amulet Bestows Strong Protection against all types of Physical Dangers, Protection from Accidents,Protection from Weapons, Protection against Evil Spirits Protection from bad influence , that can protect worshipper from harm, Anti black magic strong protection against any and all forms of Dangers And Powerful of authority to command and leading people. Tiger skin talisman 100% Authenthic Genuine The fire tiger is the king of tiger in the jungle and 1 of the most powerful animal inthe jungle. thus by nature, the skin of fire tiger skin contain very strongenergy. Very ideal to make amulet. by wearing it, the wearer will be like thefire tiger, gaining victory in life, gaining respect in life!!!!To make this amulet more powerful the master also has add in a lot of verypowerful mantra into it, like charming spell, boost luck spell, against spiritmantra....Inside the tiger skin contain personal hand written mantra from master. Protection against spirit, accident, Which is a magical admixture full of Maha Pokasap power, as well as possessing Protection, anti black magic powers.

🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆 Fire Tiger Takrut Are becoming extremely rare to obtain these days, for obvious reasons. All tiger used in Thai for amulets are from of Tigers that died a natural death. This amulet comes with steel capped transparent tubular casing included. The skin has been obtained from tigers who died their natural death. As a matter of fact, the talisman in such skins are endowed with the holy spirit of Mother Nature that would not reside otherwise if they were obtained from poaching or any other condemnable act. Our shamans are strongly attuned with the forces of nature and do not in any way support or condone such acts as it is equivalent to disrespecting and harming the spirits that reside in these natural outfits. No tigers or any other creature of the wild were harmed in any which way for the making of this talisman. In fact, the shamans are always known for their strong opposition to such acts. Anyhow, the powers of this strong talisman would not work if it is made from a tiger skin that did not die its natural death in its natural wild environment the wild as it would contain the offended tiger’s spirit.  Therefore, it is but natural that we always have a very limited stock of this extremely rare and powerful talisman as it is made of naturally occurring tiger carcasses. These extremely potent amulets are made only of hundred percent natural tiger hide obtained from its natural environment. As most of the experienced psychics already know, the tiger skin is very famous for its extremely prevailing energies. Our talisman has been still further empowered with other Thailand Rituals & Tiger magical powers. These were evoked and made to reside inside of this hide with the help of a series of the most disciplined and difficult Thailand rituals and invocations that are extraordinary and rare. 🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅

Fire tiger talisman It works on you by emitting a very strong decisive energy that will not go unnoticed by experienced psychic eyes. The owner of this enchanted amulet will feel hugely benefitting energies around him/her. This enchantment causes the owner to assume the energy, vigour and vitality of a tiger. It makes you fearless in the advent of the most daunting of difficulties and instils you with the beautiful and graceful spirit of an animal so majestic and strong. The magic power of tiger skin would fill you with courage, ambition and energy. You will soon be a natural leader and go-getter, This Nang Suer Fire Tiger's talisman will also give the Wearer a very Strong Charismatic Power of Great Authority, and the Wearer will be feared by those bad people who would like to do him Harm and become widely Respected by everyone, yet it also makes people around you feel sensitive, loving and emotional. You will be very competitive, and you are not afraid of taking up any risk for achieving what you want. You would gain honesty, generosity from friends and passionate from lovers. Tiger skin is also best for chasing ghost, warding off evil spirits, protection of bad luck, bad omen and unlock the spells. Highly Recommended for those who are in positions of command or administration, and those who need to exude power and influence, and for those who risk their lives in conflicts. Those who need to get noticed more, or need to get more respect from others are highly recommended for this kind of amulet. Those who wear Tiger Sak Yant Tattoos are especially recommended to use this kind of amulet, as well as Martial Artists and Muay Thai Warriors, and those in Positions of Command, and to use Kata Suea and Kata for Sak Yant to empower their own Command, and Achieve Victory in all Endeavours. This type of Amulets are a highly Favoured Option for High Ranking Military Officers, Politicians, Businessmen of Great Repute as well as held in high esteem by High Ranking Policemen and Paramilitary personel and Tough Guy Gangsters in Thailand who are in Dangerous and Risque professions. Many Miracles have been reported in Thai Newspapers, Magazines and mainstream media of people who have been protected against bullets, terrible accidents or untimely death by wearing the amulets made Depicting the Blessed Holy Tiger Deva. 🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯 With just a straight and simple mantra that can be easily memorized, you will be able to awaken the spirit of the tiger inside of this amulet. You can also repeat the enchantment of this mantra for any special occasions to influence anyone you are about to meet or interact with. These are some of the most commonly experienced effects of using this Takrut Nang suea fire talisman. But, you must be aware that the powers of this talisman are limitless and depend mostly on how rightfully you explore and employ it.

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Avoiding extinction: Some Asian animals found thriving near humans

https://sciencespies.com/nature/avoiding-extinction-some-asian-animals-found-thriving-near-humans/

Avoiding extinction: Some Asian animals found thriving near humans

Some of Asia’s largest animals, including tigers and elephants, are defying 12,000 years of extinction trends by thriving alongside humans, a University of Queensland-led study has revealed.

Researchers scoured paleontological records to compare the historic distribution of Asia’s 14 largest species with their populations in present-day tropical forests.

PhD candidate Zachary Amir, from UQ’s School of Biological Sciences and the Ecological Cascades Lab, said four species — tigers, Asian elephants, wild boars and clouded leopards — showed increased populations in areas with human infrastructure.

“These results show that, under the right conditions, some large animals can live nearby humans and avoid extinction,” Mr Amir said.

“These results challenge the narrative within some conservation circles that humans and megafauna are incompatible.

“Globally there is a trend towards ‘trophic downgrading’, a term referring to the disproportionate loss of the world’s largest animals.

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“Trophic downgrading is usually worst near humans because hunters target larger species.

“But in the case of tigers, elephants, wild boars and clouded leopards, their Asian populations are higher nearby humans.

“This may be the outcome of tougher anti-poaching efforts in the national parks that are closer to human settlements and are more frequently visited by tourists.”

The study also found deforestation was still impacting species, and clouded leopard numbers in particular experienced a strong decline in those areas.

But, Mr Amir said the research showed that if the large animal species were not hunted, they could live in relatively small habitats and near humans.

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“Previously, there have only been a few examples of large Asian species thriving in small habitats near humans, notably in Mumbai, India where leopards in an urban park prey on stray dogs,” Mr Amir said referring to a prior UQ study.

“Thankfully, we found that a wider range of animals can coexist with humans.”

At one of their study sites in Singapore, where poaching has been eliminated and there are considerable forest restoration efforts, two large animal species are thriving again.

“Singapore has actually experienced the natural re-wilding of sambar deer and wild boars, which are now frequently observed in an urban forest, the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve,” Mr Amir said.

“If we replicate those protection efforts in larger forests and other counties, we may see positive impacts right around the world.

“But before this can happen, humans need to get our act together and limit poaching.”

While there are some positive results, UQ’s Dr Matthew Luskin said the study also noted strong declines in tapirs, Sumatran rhinoceros, sun bears, guar and other large animals.

“The key innovation of this work was to systematically investigate the population trends of many different wildlife species across the region,” Dr Luskin said.

“Then we tested if all species showed consistent trends and if similar parks retained similar species.

“Remarkably, we found no two forests currently possess the same group of wildlife compared to thousands of years ago.”

Dr Luskin said the research offered an opportunity to shape the future of nature.

“These results provide hope for wildlife in forests previously considered too far degraded or too close to cities,” he said.

“Now we’re exploring new conservation strategies for these surprising places.”

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OPINION: MUNDUS MUST STAY VIGILANT FOR HATE IN OUR COMMUNITIES

By Anna Sommers, Contributing Writer

By now, many of us have heard about the shocking details of the arrest and conviction of Pride U alumnus Henry Charming, class of 2022. As someone who considered myself to be in his circle of friends prior to this year, I have been doing a lot of reflecting on what I can learn from this and what it means for me as a Mundus ally for Magick rights.

For those who have not been following the trial as closely, here is a brief summary. Charming pleaded guilty to criminal conspiracy and poaching violations in connection with the hate organization, The Order of the Prince. This was shocking because The Order of the Prince was believed to be long-dissolved before now, more of a myth than an actual threat. However, it is very real, and many others in Charming’s extended family are now under arrest or are currently wanted for questioning in connection to the scandal. 

The majority of Charming’s testimony focused on how insular and high-pressure The Order is as an environment. Children are indoctrinated from a young age and taught to hate and fear Magicks, and they must hunt them as a rite of passage. While he emphasized that he takes personal responsibility for the horrific acts he committed, he also seemed to make the case that he was a product of his environment, and when he realized that environment was toxic, he began to do everything he could to dismantle it. Ultimately, Charming was part of the efforts to take The Order of the Prince down for good. 

However, the prosecution did make some points that I want to highlight. For one thing, there is evidence Charming was still actively hunting in the earlier part of this year, which means his change of heart did not seem to occur until this summer. Additionally, his family (other than one sister who has been cooperative with the investigation and was not charged) is still at large, apparently having fled the country on a boat. Their current whereabouts are unknown. Paired with the sudden fall of the organization, these points cast suspicion on whether Charming actually had a change of heart or was simply trying to get his sentence reduced.

The first thing this information tells me is that Charming attended Pride U for multiple years before having his “change of heart.” I also think it is salient to bring up the time he caused a sorceress on our floor to be removed from housing because he believed she had attacked him, when, in reality, it was an entirely ordinary cooking mishap. Charming had every opportunity to learn from his many Magick classmates, and it honestly makes me question whether any of those relationships were real, considering he was actively making those students’ lives harder in secret. I hope he has truly learned his lesson, but to me, this is too little, too late.

I think this testimony is also a sobering reminder that anti-Magick rhetoric is real and it is still extremely strong and powerful, even in modern times. While the Order of The Prince has been finally, fully dissolved at this point, there are still plenty of families that raise their children to hate and fear Magicks. As much progress has been made in the past few years, we need to open our eyes to this fact and be vigilant for the signs of hate in our communities, however subtle.

On a personal note, I am a Mundus and I am horrified and ashamed that someone I had once considered to be a friend turned out to have such a dark side. However, in retrospect, I can see how some offhand comments could actually have been signs of something darker and deeper. As an ally, I think it is so important for me to continue to challenge anti-Magick sentiment wherever I go, no matter how subtle. I would like to believe that Pride University, as an accepting home for Magicks around the world, is a place free of anti-Magick hate. But the truth is that nowhere is free, and every day we must continue to fight for the rights of Magicks. 

Anna Sommers is a third-year Pride University student in the Magick History program, the captain of the Comic Society and Improv Troupe, and a member of the Magick-Mundus Alliance.

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People like Catherine are unable to upload the information such as treating people like human beings that’s why this town is under a huge federal investigation right now Catherine with a K and I know that you’re very bothered and intimidated by some of the things I’m saying but you’re only going to hear even scarier things to come there’s a lot of stuff going on that you’re not aware of and there’s a lot of stuff that you’ve never cared about Catherine you don’t even know how to treat people like human beings generally speaking and yet you believe that you should have some fancy house here in town that cost about $100,000 am I wrong it’s a cheap house some places that only buys you a shark oh come on

Shack

That’s also unfortunately true sharks should never be killed and poached everybody should know that these poachers over fish and some of the wild life holds genetic keys to how we are going to save planet earth and live many many many years

Children attention please can you guys get us out to the kids if it’s in a weird format? Thank you

This is kind of hard for you guys to understand that we share genetic information with a banana or with an Ape and some of your teachers Are you going to tell you that that is anti-or irreligious that is not true kids it is not irreligious to know information

God created genetic material to keep us together alive and some of these animals that are being killed hold the key to longevity you guys don’t really know what you’re killing perhaps one might even suggest that recessive incestuous genetics may hold a key to something significant as well

I need to probably rewrite that a little bit better but you get the gist or do that the kids are acting able to understand it

Oh you mean the guys like Nicholas are pretending to be smart so they can spread the information? He never credited me… Well it’s true I’m serious no I go shut up you guys seriously I seriously just got human trafficked over a font that I didn’t make but I didn’t think I was stealing it because I was told that if I was given the key I could just have the font

Dennis willcutt steals music off of Napster all the time and all of these people have stolen music from me and literature from me my whole life

Well luckily enough Nick is a jester and he doesn’t deal anymore

Do you suppose the situation is adjusted John Rigney? Do you think that Sampson will be OK or do you think that Nick will end up having a daughter who is abusive to animals because her parents are incestuous racist idiots under educated low trash is what I meant to say class class is what I meant to say Freudian slips y’all

— it’s getting too late to be messing around with this stuff this trash that these bastards are throwing all over these ghettos and gators as well and Florida and you do not want to be messing with that kind of marine biology heat no it’s not by anybody else I just fucking said that and you guys should’ve known that anyway I’m talking about the order of things and when I write encyclopedias or novels you guys decide that shit is all yours that’s not even fair you don’t even research anything you only research how to steal from other people

OK Mr. S I’ve had just about enough of that horse shit and you’re not gonna say that I steal from people you are such an unfair a piece of shit

This just in definitely Catherine the lawyer is a child abuser she may or may not abuse her own child but I have a strong feeling that she does abuse her child this is a situation where she was never supposed to cross into the middle class in the first place.

And she will surely go back to where she belongs even if that gets her killed that’s a dangerous thought always remember where the fuck you come from bitch

She never will though well she will actually because yeah she’s she’s gonna remember

Oh I’m sure she’s fine and someways but she also has a problem stabbing people in the back and she doesn’t care who she hits because she doesn’t understand energy exactly she cannot upload that information and she has pissed off a couple of men locally but she doesn’t know that yet

Everything is energy it makes me sad that people try to tell me that that’s you know atheist or something if everything is energy I think you guys need to learn religious boundaries huge big time down here because you can’t be going around telling people that they can’t believe in God that’s what this came down to and people wanted

To actually say things about heat treatment at Hillview apartments and I assume that you guys have taken all those mentally retarded men’s names and the women because some of those children are being abused and a couple of those men kept making comments about heat treatment I need those inbred‘s to understand that some of you are going to be killed because you were unable to upload basic respect for people around you and I’m not sure who told you that Jew hating

It’s not cool and you guys bought holocaust as what it appears to me guys fair is fair and when you take a child’s life yeah that’s why we have a war that’s why Catherine is just so unable to upload this information what’s the problem she says I have everything I need well you’re about to lose everything you had