UNESCO on Instagram: "World Animal Day is a reminder: protecting animals is protecting life itself. From forests to oceans, animals sustain ecosystems that humanity depends on. But with biodiversity under growing threat, action has never been more urgent. Through UNESCO’s: 👉 784 biosphere reserves 👉 276 natural World Heritage sites 👉 229 global geoparks we work with communities worldwide to protect species and the habitats they need to survive. #ForNature #Biodiversity #WorldAnimalDay #Sharin

Explore the wild on Instagram: "🐻 The Fascinating Life Stages of a Bear 🐻 Bears are iconic creatures of North America, and their journey from fragile cubs to powerful adults is full of challenges and growth: 1️⃣ Newborn cub (0–3 months): Born in the den during winter hibernation, blind, almost hairless, and weighing less than 1 lb. They survive on their mother’s rich milk, which fuels rapid growth despite freezing conditions. 2️⃣ Den cub (3–6 months): By spring, their eyes open, fur thickens,

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