Animal Encounter

Dr. Mounir discussed the environmental and wildlife crisis in Lebanon with David Attenborough — a conversation rooted in urgency, biodiversity, and the future of our ecosystems.
Sir David showed great interest in Lebanon’s wildlife, forests, and the environmental challenges threatening them. 🌿
If you could protect one species or natural area in Lebanon forever, what would it be and why? Leave your answer in the comments.

Our very own Dr. Mounir AbiSaid , a conservationist and unique mammalogist in lebanon, had the chance to meet with and talk to Sir David Attenborough, is an iconic broadcaster, natural historian and writer.

This May, sir david attenborough hit the big 100th and from the heart of the Animal Ecounter team, we would love to wish him a blessed birthday. Our deepest appreciation for his work in conservation, and natural advocacy which will be carried on for years to come.

The striped hyena our Lebanese National Animal at the Animal Encounter .

On International Hyena Day, let’s honor the Striped Hyena—a vital guardian of our wild that deserves our respect and protection. 🐾💪

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Pls like and share. This will help in getting a wider reach hence stopping illegal trade in striped hyaenas.

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Biblioteca Joanina: Where Bats are the Guardians of History
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Biblioteca Joanina: Where Bats are the Guardians of History 🦇📚 Video remix: @drawntobooks By day, it's a breathtaking Baroque masterpiece. But when the sun sets over Coimbra, something magical happens. A colony of tiny, silent guardians emerges from the shadows, beginning their nightly work of preserving centuries of knowledge. These bats are the library's secret pest control squad! They feast on the insects and bugs that would love to nibble on the priceless, ancient pages of this historic collection. It’s a perfect, natural symbiosis that has protected these books for generations. The library has beautifully adapted to its nocturnal residents: ✨Historic reading tables are covered with protective leather cloths each night. ✨A dedicated cleaning crew ensures everything is spotless by morning. ✨The bats are cherished, not chased away, recognized as essential custodians of this cultural treasure. Believed to have lived here for at least 200 years, these bats are a living tradition. And the Joanina isn't alone—the Mafra Palace Library, also in Portugal, shares this unique, bat-friendly secret. It’s a stunning reminder that sometimes, the best way to preserve the past is through a living, breathing partnership with nature. 🤝 — Have you ever heard of a more fascinating library? ✨ #BibliotecaJoanina #Coimbra #Portugal #TravelPortugal #HiddenGems #UniqueLibraries #Bats #UnexpectedGuardians #BookHistory #Preservation #TravelEurope #Wanderlust #Architecture #Baroque #CulturalHeritage #AnimalFacts

Stories at the BatNight. Be there

Catch the amazing storyteller @chadi Saad this Saturday at the animal encounter!🦇 Registration link in bio🥳! #wildlife #lebanon #animalencounter #aley #wildliferescue #animal #mountlebanon #volunteer #batnight #bats #awareness #internationalbatnight #hammana_wilderness 🍃☘️🍀🐞🦋🐜🐝 🍃☘️🍀🐞🦋🐜🐝

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A little chat with an expert 🤩! Did you sign up yet🦇 (Link in bio) #wildlife #lebanon #animalencounter #animalencounter #aley #animal #mountlebanon #volunteer #wildliferescue #batnight #internationalbatnight #awareness

AE BatNIght 2025: "Sunset with the Bats – Lebanon’s International Bat Night". SAVE the DATE.

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Celebrating hyena day!! And protecting our national Animal.

We recently celebrated World Hyena Day!!✨ We would like to take a moment to honor Lebanon’s national animal — the striped hyena. Often misunderstood, these vital creatures play a key role in our ecosystem. Through education and awareness, The Animal Encounter is proud to shed light on their importance and fight for their protection! Remember to not believe everything you hear and here’s to a safe Lebanese wildlife!🤍🥰 #hyena #lebanon #nationalanimal #hyenaday #animalencounter #wildlife #ecosystem #awarness #animalwelfare #animallovers #lebanonanimals