Forest – Unique Nature Habitats https://www.un-habitat.org Beauty Of Nature Magazine Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:39:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 Looking From A Distance – The Alternative Approach To Elephant Experience That Started In Thailand https://www.un-habitat.org/looking-from-a-distance-the-alternative-approach-to-elephant-experience-that-started-in-thailand/ Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:37:14 +0000 https://www.un-habitat.org/?p=4021 When it comes to an animal as majestic as the elephant that is in many occasions seen to interact with humans, carry them on their back or do their bidding, people often get quite convinced that it is totally okay to interact, rather interfere with these massive animals. As much as riding on an elephant back or taking a shower from water oozing out of their trunks or even trying to wash them seem interesting, in reality, these activities constrict the innate behaviors of the animals.

For quite some years now, there has been significant uproar from people who care for animal wellbeing in respect to approaching elephants and training them to do activities to please tourists. Besides, none can ignore the alarming fact of rising number of elephant poaching for the elusive (and costing a fortune!) ivories as well as body organs even in strict security. There is no doubt that banning ivory sale will aid in conserving the elephants but at the same time, it is a safer option for both the animals and the humans to keep distance from each other so as to not disturbing natural behavior.

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Elephant Sanctuaries In Thailand

Elephants being used for pleasure activities for the tourists and heavy-duty tasks are still very popular in Thailand and it would be hard to find a sanctuary where these animals are left in their desired habitat. The Chiang Rai Elephant Sanctuary, Elephant Valley Thailand has strict rule on letting elephants be elephants in their desirable habitat and teaching them to be elephants again by shedding off any trauma.

The five principles that this sanctuary abides by are –

  • Giving freedom from thirst and hunger by providing sufficient and ready access to potable water and healthy diet to keep them healthy and vigorous.
  • Giving freedom from discomfort by offering them proper environment where they feel at home.
  • Giving freedom from any injury, pain or disease with quick and thorough diagnosis, treating them of illness and injury and adopting proper handling techniques.
  • Giving them freedom of expressing their innate behavior by providing sufficient space to roam about (40 acres of forest and grassland habitat), company of other elephants and proper facilities to grow.
  • Giving them freedom from distress and fear of cruelty and dominance on the hands of human by ensuring sustainable conditions as well as rehab treatment where they can cope up with the mental trauma.

The Elephant Valley Project

Operational for over ten years in Cambodia, the Elephant Valley Project is a pioneering step in Thailand where the approach is towards no riding, no washing and no bathing of the national animal. In this process, humans have to keep distance from the elephants so that they do not do through the “Phajaan” process where these gentle and compassionate-minded animals are tortured with spearheads and trained rigorously against their natural behavior to be submissive to the tourists so that they can ride them according to schedule. Not only does the Phajaan breaks an elephant’s spirit but also sows a seed of fear from humans.

While being the largest sanctuary for captive elephants in Asia, Elephant Valley Project makes sure that the 1500 hectares of bamboo groves, grassland and forest in Elephant Valley Thailand is perfectly utilized by not more than 10 elephants so that they have ample space to explore.

  • From half day to full day visits, overnight experiences to volunteering programs, the sanctuary has many options to explore the world of elephants and that too with a personal guide who can narrate you the daily routine of the animals.
  • After health and safety briefing, where tourists are instructed to keep at least 25 meters of distance from the animals, tourists can see how the former riding and logging elephants are now roaming freely in the grassy paddocks and relaxes wherever they please.
  • Elephant castles are built where you can rest and these are the only sections where tourists might have the experience of being up close with the animals, only if the elephants decide to approach you. 
  • Watch the elephants munch grass with all the time in the world, watch them roll over in mud without any direction from mahouts or frolicking people wanting to get photographed. Hear them trumpet in content as they dip into the pond without anyone scrubbing them and mahouts watching from distance. Watch them be inquisitive when you are in volunteering task, play at the washing area or kick a tyre.

Elephants are meant to live in the grasslands or jungles and not interact with humans unless they want to. They need to be left in their wild habitat to help them grow properly, arrange food in their natural way, take mud bath or splash water on their bodies, nurture their young ones, mate with another elephant and roam in herds –only to be watched in awe by humans, from distance. The Elephant Valley in Thailand knows the importance of supporting the natural growth of elephants and this alternative approach of watching elephants in their natural habitat is really commendable. One can only hope that more and more organizations address this issue and make the world a healthy place for these giants.  

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Current & Future Projects And Agendas To Watch Out For https://www.un-habitat.org/current-future-projects-and-agendas-to-watch-out-for/ Thu, 07 Jun 2018 09:29:21 +0000 http://www.un-habitat.org/?p=3968 Women’s Day Celebration

Once again, the we celebrated Women’s day by further pushing for women’s empowerment and rights. Top officials joined global activists on Thursday, March  8, 2018, to a celebration with women all over the world and to give a strong support to recent movements from the grassroots against discrimination and harassment.

Growl Boyz Agenda

Growl BoyzGrowl Boyz is becoming a thing to keep eyes opened for. In the original idea it’s just another entertainment website with videos, but there is a second meaning of all this content. You need to understand that it all comes from the ancient times of mythological Greece and Rome, so you could treat this website as a thing that’s going to make you dig deeper into history of humanity.

Missionary Boys Launch

Missionary Boys (Mormon Boyz re-branding)

Missionary Boys (Mormon Boyz re-branding)

This is will be revolutionary. Of course when we talk about gay adult entertainment. Missionary Boys is an actual re-brand of Mormon Boyz series. While we don’t know the reasons for that, we are rest assured that the quality of the content stays the same. Meaning: you will still discover the techniques and actions of the Order – secret cult recruiting missionaries in a very sexual way.

The Launch Of The Environmental Rights Initiative

On the human rights angle, we launched the Environmental Rights Initiative on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. This is in a bid to take a bold stand against ongoing harassment, threats, and ‘murder’ of environmental defenders. The initiative is to encourage business communities to work in a healthy and clean environment. The executive director made the proclamation in Geneva.

Humanitarian Services

On Monday 5th we brought succor to the needy in Syria when the humanitarian services delivered life-saving materials to the thousands of people in dire need in the war-torn country. This was facilitated by the special programme.

The Sustainable Development Goals

There are four major developmental functions – namely the development function, peace and security, humanitarian intervention and human rights and justice.

The Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) is a 2030 agenda for developments that are sustainable. It is an action plan targeted at both humans and the planet. The agenda is also known as the Global Goals. It is a call to action towards the eradication of poverty, for people to enjoy prosperity and peace and finally, protection for the planet.

There are 17 goals in all of these. These includes:

  • No poverty
  • Zero Hunger
  • Good Health and well-being
  • Quality education
  • Gender Equality
  • Clean water and sanitation
  • Affordable and clean energy
  • Decent work and Economic Growth
  • Industry innovation and infrastructure
  • Reduced inequalities
  • Sustainable cities and communities
  • Responsible consumption and production
  • Climate action
  • Life below water
  • Life on land
  • Peace, justice, and strong institutions
  • Partnership for the goals

The 17 goals are built on the successes recorded on the Millennium Development Goals with additions of other keys areas of economic inequality, climate change, innovation, peace, sustainable consumption and more.

Agenda 21

Agenda 21 is another development program. The 21 represents the 21st century. It has two parts at the moment, the agenda 21 for the environment and the agenda 21 for culture. Agenda 21 is also an action plan in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals. The programme was the result of the fonference on development and environment and was hosted in Brazil in 1992. Subsequent conferences have made modifications to the agenda. Agenda 21 for culture was initiated in 2002 to cater to local cultural practices.

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Explore Rare Species Of Animals In Boreal Forest https://www.un-habitat.org/rare-species-in-boreal-forest/ Tue, 05 Dec 2017 11:43:02 +0000 http://www.un-habitat.org/?p=3813 The boreal forest habitat, also known as the Taiga forest, is commonly found in parts of Russia, Canada, Alaska and northern parts of Europe. Its distinguishing characteristic is the presence of coniferous trees. Its climate is quite harsh with its temperatures ranging from cold to moderately warm during the summers. Even though the climate can be quite harsh for human settlement, the boreal forests of the world have experienced encroaching human activities that have threatened to disrupt their ecological balance.

This forest features a diverse range of animal species, from birds to mammals. Among these is a widely rare species of animals that you can only find within this forest.

Here are some of the rarest species inhabiting the boreal forest.

“Due to encroaching human activity in the boreal forests, these species have been declared locally extinct in some Canadian provinces.”

1. Boreal Woodland Caribou

The boreal woodland caribou is iconic to Canadians given its appearance on their 25-cent piece ever since 1926. These woodland caribous are the largest in the caribou family and are uniquely distinguished by their flat-beamed antlers. They are more widely dispersed than the normal barren ground caribous, and scarcely migrate with changing seasons. Due to encroaching human activity in the boreal forests, these species have been declared locally extinct in some Canadian provinces. As a result, the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada has labeled it as ‘threatened.’ (see Top 10 Endangered Animals in Arctic Tundra Region)

2. Grizzly Bear

The grizzly is an amazing sight to behold in this tree-filled habitat, with some being as large as 390kg. They mainly eat vegetation, small mammals, fish, and insects. In some boreal forests, they are predators to the moose, elk, and the reindeer. Grizzly bears have for a long time experienced conflict with humans because of human encroachment on their territory.

“Also known as the skunk bear.”

3. Wolverine

The wolverine is an omnivorous animal located in the boreal regions of Scandinavia, North America, and Siberia. Also known as the skunk bear, is is mainly a scavenger which can also prey on larger animals like deer or moose. It is of average length, with the males reaching lengths of 1m and the females reaching lengths of 0.8m. Due to its large nature and robust build, its only threat to survival comes from bears, wolves and humans.

“They are largely rare due to their small population worldwide.”

4. Siberian Tiger

The Siberian tiger is a member of the cat family and inhabits the boreal forests of Russia. They are largely rare due to their small population worldwide. For Siberian tigers to survive, they need to hunt large animals like elk, reindeer, and moose and in some cases boars. They also eat smaller prey like fish and rabbits whenever an opportunity presents itself. Siberian tigers have experienced challenging times. It has been over hunted, and at some point, there were only 50 such tigers in the boreal region of Russia. You can find other members of the cat family in savannah regions.

All of these animals have either been declared endangered or threatened at some point. If you visit the boreal forests in any part of the world, make sure to catch a glimpse of them because only time will tell if human beings will push them to the edge of extinction.

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