Wishing Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating today! #EidMubarak

I started a blog for the #AZchallenge , and of course letter C is for Couscous!! azzedinetdownes.wordpress.com/2024/04/03/cou…

Happy birthday my dear friend, Jane! I appreciate everything you do for the conservation world…the WORLD appreciates everything you do!! #JaneGoodall

NOAA Fisheries Virginia Aquarium 'We will work together as part of the multiagency team to determine the cause of death for this new mother. To lose not just one but two whales in a single instance is a major blow to this already struggling population.” – Dr. Sarah Sharp

More here: bit.ly/4cGLMNV

IFAW-supported Olgulului Community Wildlife Rangers rescued two lion cubs in #KajiadoCounty of #Kenya ! Unfortunately, one of the cubs passed away due to injuries by vultures; the other is making a full recovery! #MustWatch rb.gy/j8ddhq

'Who knew there was so much religious tradition and etiquette attached to such a simple and ubiquitous dish as couscous?'

The Couscous Chronicles by
Azzedine T. Downes

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Disruption Books

#couscous #world

Kenya's East African Coast is home to coral reefs & diverse marine megafauna like sea turtles & dolphins. ifaw is safeguarding these species & their migration routes by working with locally managed marine areas & people living alongside. See how! rb.gy/fqkblc

Europe stands at a pivotal moment in wildlife conservation. In this article I delve into the proposed downgrading of wolf protection status by the European Commission. This change holds significant repercussions for biodiversity and conservation. Here's why: rb.gy/4wcrmc

Communities who live alongside wildlife play a pivotal role in the success of ifaw's #RoomToRoam initiative. A recommended read--thanks Charles Mpaka FairPlanet for a wonderful piece!
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Not only is rewilding fantastic for wildlife & recovering biodiversity but it enables us to work with nature & wildlife as partners, instead of victims. Nature can bounce back, if we let it. Remember how much our planet recovered during the pandemic?theguardian.com/environment/20…

News about whales is so heartbreaking lately, but this one feels like cause for hope! This is attributed to climate change, but it's also a story of our planet's resilience. Nature can recover with a chance. Act now to protect our planet—it's not too late!rb.gy/jc0wy2

Delighted about this recognition from the #GlobalAnimalDisasterManagementConference , where I had the opportunity to deliver the keynote last July. The work of GADMC & all its participants is vital in protecting animals & habitats worldwide, a frontline defense in times of crisis.

#Poacher on Prime Video sheds light on the untold stories behind a meticulously planned investigation, AKA 'Operation Shikar', that unfolded between 2015-2017 in #India . BBC Wildlife interviewed me, Jose Louies, & Vivek Menon regarding this operation.
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Curious about wildlife crime? #Poacher on Prime Video offers a true-to-life glimpse into the realm of #elephant poaching, #ivory trade & its repercussions. It's based on true events & individuals, including my dear friend, Jose Louies from Wildlife Trust of India!rb.gy/2dg4uc

Watch #Poacher the prime video IN series based on true life events with characters based on Jose Louies & Kerala Forest Department officials. Well done #RichieMehta for a wonderful series. Btw there is a character based on me too! Pl support projects of Wildlife Trust of India by going to our website

These big cats now have a second chance at life thanks to their successful evacuation from Ukraine by ifaw, Wild Animal Rescue, and Parc de l’Auxois.

Thanks Newsweek for spreading the news!

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The North Atlantic right whale (NARW) calving season begins each year in mid-November & ends around mid-April. With only 70 reproductive female NARWs remaining, ifaw keeps a close watch on them & their new calves to help ensure their survival.rb.gy/rqs7c5

Honored to receive the Special Recognition Award from the Balipara Foundation in #Guwahati , #India !
This award celebrates ifaw’s collaborative efforts in #wildlife conservation with our trusted partner, Wildlife Trust of India. Here’s to rescuing more wildlife!
#Conservation