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From Our Land, the Story Begins… and with Agriculture, the Heartbeat Continues

Lebanon’s agricultural lands have long been the silent witnesses of our resilience, the cradle of our history, and the lifeline of our rural communities....
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From Our Land, the Story Begins… and with Agriculture, the Heartbeat Continues

Lebanon’s agricultural lands have long been the silent witnesses of our resilience, the cradle of our history, and the lifeline of our rural communities....

The Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush — A Vanishing Jewel Among Lebanon’s Mountain Rocks

Spotted recently in the scenic heights of Hammana, a solitary male Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush (Monticola saxatilis) stunned observers with his brilliant plumage. Captured by...

The Poor Man’s Weatherglass: Spring Wildflowers of Lebanon

As winter loosens its grip, Lebanon’s landscapes awaken with a spectacular display of spring wildflowers, each bloom signaling the arrival of warmer days. Among...

The Common Myna: A Bold Urban Invader Captured at Beirut Waterfront — and a Symbol of a Growing Ecological Dilemma

Earlier today, wildlife photographer and the manager of SPNL's Hima Hammana Raptor Observatory, Chadi Saad, captured a striking image of a Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis)...
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🦎 Meet the Herps: The Reptiles and Amphibians 🐢 of the...

Lebanon’s Hima Network is a vital conservation initiative that protects biodiversity, habitats, and cultural heritage while empowering local communities through sustainable environmental practices. The...
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Some mammals hibernate in the winter, some have other strategies.

Rain Butterflies, Rain Birds, Rain-mammals, and Rain Salamanders: A Glimpse into...

By Husein Ali Zorkot Autumn in Lebanon brings cool October rains, transforming the landscape into a lush, rejuvenated haven for wildlife. While many associate butterflies...
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Please submit your comments by 21 October 2024. The category of the following species in the Middle East is being reassessed for the 2025 Red List update: Redwing (Turdus iliacus)

Call for Input: Birdlife Red List Team Seeks Feedback on Proposed...

The Birdlife International Red List Team seeks valuable input to inform critical decisions regarding possible category changes for bird species listed on the IUCN...
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Photo Credit: Marinko Babić -

You Are Invited to Engage in The Social Perception Survey to...

For the first time in Lebanon, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon| SPNL  is launching a survey on the social perception...
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Photo credit: Photo by Pascal Marchand. Suggested caption: Alpine ibex make elevational migrations. Though they don’t cover vast distances, these movements are essential for their survival in extreme winter conditions.

Global Initiative on Ungulate Migrations launches first living atlas of the...

Today, a groundbreaking online map was launched showing the migration paths of land animals around the world. An international team of over 80 scientists...
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A male Santa Marta Sabrewing. The species was rediscovered in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in July 2022. The hummingbird had not had a documented sighting in 12 years. © Yurgen Vega/SELVA/ProCAT

126 birds are lost to science

The Search for Lost Birds, a collaboration between Re:wild, American Bird Conservancy and BirdLife International, has developed the most complete tally of bird species...