The United Nations Have Officially Marked February 10 As The Day Of The Arabian Leopard
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The United Nations has officially approved the date of February 10 of each year as the International Day of the Arabian Leopard. The Kingdom’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasel submitted a request to mark the special creatures.
This day aims to raise awareness of the Arabian leopard, and its importance to biological diversity, in addition to highlighting the importance of preserving it from extinction.
The good news falls in line with the efforts of Saudi Arabia to raise awareness on its wildlife
جهودنا في @RCU_SA وبمساندة الشركاء؛ تعبر خطوات إلى الأمام، للتأكيد على عزمنا نحو بلوغ الأهداف في استعادة النمر العربي في موائله الطبيعية وليعود رمزا ثقافيا أصيلا في بيئته. #اليوم_العالمي_للنمر_العربي pic.twitter.com/IR99sqaFtW
— الهيئة الملكية لمحافظة العلا (@RCU_SA) June 13, 2023
The Arabian leopard has existed in the Arabian Peninsula for over 500 years, but has decreased by 90% in population due hunting and lack of prey
#أفضل_رفيق_للسفر #شوفوا_السعودية
(النمر العربي) المهدد بالأنقراض، مازال موجود بالسعودية🇸🇦 pic.twitter.com/3USYq7jn8h— لـيـنـــا🇸🇦 (@L_8000y) June 14, 2023
Therefore, this day is a special opportunity to honor the Arabian Leopard and raise awareness on how to preserve the majestic spices.