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Andy Langley @langers77.bsky.social · 9d

Today is the start of World Land Trust’s #BigMatchFortnight saving threatened forest in Colombia 🌳🐆🌲🇨🇴

Donations through my JustGiving page up to £5k target will be multiplied by 6️⃣!

Please donate if you can or share.

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Andy Langley @langers77.bsky.social · 5d

Please see my JustGiving page how donations to the @worldlandtrust.org Autumn Appeal can be MULTIPLIED by 6️⃣! 🪶

Appeal will save threatened forest in Colombia - home to the critically endangered Blue-billed Curassow

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📸: Lars Buck

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Photos of Blue-billed Curassow (Female on left).

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Andy Langley @langers77.bsky.social · 5d

Here are some photos from my all day birdwatch. 🪶

Photo 2: Grey Heron, Cormorant, Mallards, Snipe, Spoonbill.

Photo 3: Spotted Redshank & Shoveler, Garganeys, Coot & Ruff, Green Sandpiper.

Donations to @worldlandtrust.org through JustGiving page x 6️⃣!

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Wildlife Trust of India @wti-org-india.bsky.social · Jul 7

36 frontline staff of the Doomdooma & Tinsukia Forest Divisions participated in a human-wildlife conflict mitigation training at Doomdooma College #Assam from July 3–4, 2025.

Hosted by WTI in collaboration with Assam forest Department and @worldlandtrust.org

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World Land Trust @worldlandtrust.org · Jun 30

Our partner, AERF are working to protect the region’s sacred groves and the secondary forests and connecting corridors that surround them in India.

Recently an exciting species has been spotted among the trees - a Sloth Bear!

www.worldlandtrust.org/news/2025/06...

Rare Sloth Bear sighting in India

The Sloth Bear’s presence underscores the ecological connection between the Kule Forest and the Protected Area of the Chandoli National...

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World Land Trust @worldlandtrust.org · May 28

Happy World Otter Day! 🦦

Visit our website and learn about some of the protected Otter species in our partner's reserves: www.worldlandtrust.org/species/

Pictured is a Neotropical Otter 📷

Credit: Fundación EcoMinga

#Otter #Conservation

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World Land Trust @worldlandtrust.org · May 15

When you realise there's no bank holiday on Monday...

Pictured is: Coquerel's sifaka (Propithecus coquereli)

📷: Shutterstock

#Cute #IsitFridayyet #Species #Conservation

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World Land Trust @worldlandtrust.org · May 8

Happy 99th birthday to our patron Sir David Attenborough!

#SirDavidAttenborough #Ocean #Biodiversity

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World Land Trust @worldlandtrust.org · May 6

That feeling of dragging yourself to work after a 3-day weekend like a sleepy sloth bear 🐻💤 #Sleepy

Sloth bear cub (Melursus ursinus)

Credit: Nagel Photography

Sloth bear cub (Melursus ursinus)

Credit: Nagel Photography

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World Land Trust @worldlandtrust.org · Apr 28

New discovery 🐸 In the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon, scientists have described a small but extraordinary new frog species the Maycú Torrent Frog (Hyloscirtus maycu)

Read more here: www.worldlandtrust.org/news/2025/04...

#Frogs #Ecuador #Conservation

Newly described frog species named after Maycú Reserve in Ecuador

An extraordinary new frog species, the Maycú Torrent Frog, has been described in our partner Nature and Culture’s Maycú Reserve in Ecuador.

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World Land Trust @worldlandtrust.org · Apr 22

🌍 Happy Earth Day 🌱

Today, we're celebrating our planet, people, and beautiful species.

#EarthDay #Conservation #Wildlife

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World Land Trust @worldlandtrust.org · Apr 15

Just like the graceful butterfly, we can transform and thrive. 🦋✨

Butterflies remind us that change is possible and beautiful. This Mental Health Awareness Week, let's embrace our journey and remember that it's okay to seek help and support. 💚

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

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World Land Trust @worldlandtrust.org · Apr 9

"Even the smallest frog can make a big splash."

Remember, no matter how small you feel, your actions can have a significant impact. 🐸✨

Pictured is Harlequin frog, (Rhacophorus pardalis)

📷: Credit: Rob Colgan

#Frogs #Wednesday #Motivation

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World Land Trust @worldlandtrust.org · Apr 7

Hope this adorable picture of a Hanuman langur (Semnopithecus entellus) with its baby brightens up your Monday!

📷: David Bebber

#Baby #Monkey #Cute #Monday

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World Land Trust @worldlandtrust.org · Apr 4

Friday feels with these adorable cheetah cubs! 🐆✨ Ready to pounce into the weekend!

📷StuPorts/Marcello Calandrini, Getty

#Cats #Cubs #Cheetah #Friday

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World Land Trust @worldlandtrust.org · Apr 3

🌿 April is #StressAwarenessMonth 🌿

In the midst of our busy work lives, it's important to pause and consider our mental health. At World Land Trust, we recognise the daily pressures everyone faces and encourage you to find solace in the tranquillity of nature and wildlife. 🌳

Reminder: Spending time in nature can help relieve stress and anxiety

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World Land Trust @worldlandtrust.org · Apr 1

Capybaras (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) have declared themselves the new rulers of the animal kingdom! Their first decree? Mandatory daily naps and unlimited snacks for all creatures! 😴🍉

We wish...

Happy April Fools' Day! #AprilFools #CapybaraTakeover

📷: Getty Images/MaziKab/Pakhnyushchyy

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World Land Trust @worldlandtrust.org · Mar 27

Jaguar (Panthera onca)

No caption needed ✨

Jaguar, Credit: Martin Pelanek / Shutterstock

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World Land Trust @worldlandtrust.org · Mar 26

Eyes that see everything, from the highest branch. 👀🌴🐍

Pictured is Merendon Palm Pit Viper (Bothriechis thalassinus)

📷: AESMO

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World Land Trust @worldlandtrust.org · Mar 25

Can you name a bird more stunning than the quetzal? I'll wait... 🌟

Pictured is: Resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) one of the protected species in our #SaveTheCloudForestsofHonduras appeal.

📷: Shutterstock

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World Land Trust @worldlandtrust.org · Mar 25

Thank you for sharing!

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World Land Trust @worldlandtrust.org · Mar 21

The margay's eyes sparkle with mischief, as if it's plotting its next grand adventure in the jungle. With a flick of its tail and a cheeky grin, it reminds us that even in the wild, there's always room for a bit of fun!

Happy #Friday 🥰

📷: Getty images

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World Land Trust @worldlandtrust.org · Mar 20

Happy #WorldFrogDay! 🐸 Celebrate with us and meet the fabulous Honduran White-lipped Frog (Leptodactylus silvanimbus).

#Deforestation in western #Honduras is rife and these Critically Endangered frogs need cloud #forest to survive,
here's how you can help: www.worldlandtrust.org/news/2025/03...

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World Land Trust @worldlandtrust.org · Mar 19

Our spring appeal is here!

We urgently need your help to save one of the world’s most threatened cloud forests.

www.worldlandtrust.org/news/2025/03... 🔗

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World Land Trust @worldlandtrust.org · Mar 18

Good guess! But not quite... 🤐