Awareness for Arabian leopard protection raised in Colombo

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Colombo, Feb 10 - Saudi Ambassador Khalid bin Hamoud Alkahtani, held the “Cat Walk 2024” event at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo to celebrate the International Day of the Arabian Leopard, which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on June 12,2023 .

The resolution called “International Arabian Leopard Day” submitted by Saudi Arabia and co-sponsored by more than 30 countries, with the aim of highlighting the Arabian leopard as one of the most endangered breeds of big cats (lion, Panthera tigris, mountain lion, jaguar, cheetah, tiger, snow leopard) and highlighting the importance of preserving wildlife and biological diversity.

The event included a walk on Galle Face Beach and highlighted Colombo's tourist attractions.

A number of senior Ministers, Government Officials, Heads of Missions of Arab countries accredited to Sri Lanka, and a number of prominent media persons, Embassy officials, and their families participated in the event.

Comments - 6

Think about it Saturday, 10 February 2024 09:21 PM

Actually who cares what is living in the Arabian desert . Even the UN is being bribed by the Arabs .

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Michael Perera Sunday, 11 February 2024 01:10 AM

I agree with this sentiment. Just a photo opportunity in Colombo and a gathering of fat cats. Spend the money feeding the poor and destitute.

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Eco system not Balanced. Sunday, 11 February 2024 07:45 AM

Lots of people care. Hope your kind of thinking

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Prof biology Sunday, 11 February 2024 09:51 AM

Perhaps people like you should become extinct. That way we will save the biodiversity of our planet. Every species everywhere is essential for human survival. Just because we cannot see an immediate connection between a species and us does not mean it does not exist.

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Bandu Sunday, 11 February 2024 07:32 AM

What is the value to Sri Lanka in this waste of time when we are not doing anything to protect our own heritage - archaeological sites and our great asset, the elephants known since time immemorial.

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Kumara Choksanada Sunday, 11 February 2024 02:20 PM

Protect housemaids from arabian leopards.

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