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| Abi-Said, M.R.; Abi-Said, D.M. | |
| The Animal Encounter: a success story towards conserving biodiversity in Lebanon | |
| 2011 Wildlife Middle East (6): 3-3 | |
Lebanon's bio-climatic regimes and elevation ranges (0-3080m asl) make it unique in the Mediterranean region, and endow it with a very rich biodiversity, both in terms of its flora and fauna. Most of the species are threatened, due to over-grazing, over-harbesting, over-exploitation, intensive agriculture, excessive use of pesticides, drying of swamps, direct persecution, introduction of alien species, deforestation uncontrolled urban development and habitat destruction. The Animal Encounter, an educational centre for wildlife conservation in Lebanon was established in 1993 as the first awareness centre in Lebanon playing a key role in wildlife conservation. The major aim is to promote public awareness towards wildlife conservation, but it also treats, cures and nurtures injured, orphaned, or abandoned wild animals brought by concerned citizens and returs them to the wild if their situation permits. All species inhabiting the centre are native Lebanese wildlife and are not suitable for release. These include jungle cat (_Felis chaus_) and wildcat (_Felis silvestris_). |
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