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The Hima of Anfeh stands out as one of Lebanon’s most enchanting coastal historical destinations. A “Hima” is a protected area that relies on the collaborative efforts of both the municipality and local stakeholders. From archaeological ruins dating back
Illegal mass slaughter of eagles, falcons in Lebanon – CABS, MESHC & SPNL catch poachers with police
This video shows Lebanese poachers killing thousands of protected eagles, falcons, buzzards, kites & hawks. In the second half the film focuses on joint operations of the Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS – Komitee gegen den Vogelmord e.V.), the Anti Poaching
In this video, we learn about the kea. QUICK FACTS • Lifespan: 20 years (wild); 50 years (maximum captivity) • Length: 18 to 20 in • Weight: 1.65 and 2.20 lb • Family: Strigopidae Description The kea is a large bird of the New Zealand Parrot family, Strigopidae. Its unique,
This video explains services provided and projects implemented in Mount Lebanon Hima Centers in Kayfoun and Chemlan. Since more than 30 years, SPNL decided to revive the Hima approach. That decision was a historic step in promoting the conservation of biodiversity and the
BirdLife Members of Honour are people who have made a significant contribution to the growth, governance, finances, and conservation strategy of BirdLife International over at least five years. Assad Serhal (SPNL Director General) and the elected Chairman of Birdlife Middle
Back on September 27, 2021 the APU were able to rescue 3 Egyptian Vultures held in an illegal farm. The story of these 3 magnificent species has just started. These birds were checked and placed within the Luc Hoffman Hima Home rehabilitation center, to properly monitor
Like many millions of people around the globe, my family and I have enjoyed the latest Netflix blockbuster #Don’tLookUp. Like many of you I saw myself alternating from the great fun the film and fabulous cast provide as entertainment, to deep reflection, and I admit
Today the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) and its partners are happy to announce the success of the shipment of Anahita a live rare and endangered bird – Egyptian Vulture. It arrived in Prague from Beirut via Istanbul where it will stay for a
SPNL nature peacebuilders and UNIFIL peacekeepers united to take part in the international #CallToEarth Day. SPNL and UNIFIL worked hand in hand to solidify the need to go back to the roots and connect with nature and your fellow human. On the occasion of #CallToEarth Day,
Today, BirdLife announced an ambitious new collaboration with the Asian Development Bank and the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership to protect wetlands along one of the world’s major bird migration routes. Every year, some 50 million waterbirds of over 200