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#Oregon ’s largest #GasUtility has funneled nearly a million dollars of cash and in-kind contributions into a #campaign to #overturn a new #electrification #mandate in the state’s second-largest city.
“The notion that this is some kind of independent coalition is just a little bit #nonsensical ,” said Danny Noonan, a strategist at the #BreachCollective , a #Eugene -based #ClimateJustice organization.
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Live music by the Whistleblow Village campfire now! #RC3
https://jitsi.rc3.world/WhistleblowVillage-BeachCampfire
(and cool playlist pumping in the rest of the place!!)
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Insta 2yrs ago: Walk-ins welcome. #beachtown #neighborhood #playadelrey #walkstreet #flowers #beachpath #staysafe #getyourshot #thejungle #pdr #toesbeach #losangeles #california https://osoporto.com
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Insta 2yrs ago: Wherever the path leads you. #beachtown #neighborhood #playadelrey #walkstreet #lightandshadow #fence #beachpath #staysafe #thejungle #pdr #losangeles #california https://osoporto.com
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Insta 2yrs ago: Wherever the path leads you. #beachtown #neighborhood #playadelrey #walkstreet #lightandshadow #fence #beachpath #staysafe #thejungle #pdr #losangeles #california https://osoporto.com
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#Servant #CarnivalRow #Swarm #Extrapolations #AgentElvis #BMF #PowerBookII #AncientAliens #ClassOf07 #MonsterFactory #BostonStrangler #BonoAndTheEdge #BeachCottageChronicles #SkyHigh #Dance100 #PutARingOnIt #TheRealMurdersOfAtlanta
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TV TONIGHT (March 17)
#Servant #CarnivalRow #Swarm #Extrapolations #AgentElvis #BMF #PowerBookII #AncientAliens #ClassOf07 #MonsterFactory #BostonStrangler #BonoAndTheEdge #BeachCottageChronicles #SkyHigh #Dance100 #PutARingOnIt #TheRealMurdersOfAtlanta
http://www.tv-recaps-reviews.com/2023/03/tv-tonight-march-17.html
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#GazaSoupKitchen: Update on January 28, 2025 by #HaniAlmadhoun, Organizer
"Hi, Salaam, and hello everyone,
Thank you for your patience—I know I’m a few days late with this update, and I truly appreciate your understanding. It’s been an emotional roller coaster of a week, but off we go.
Despite the unbearable reality in Gaza, this week has given us rare moments of joy. We’ve seen heartwarming reunions—families hugging for the first time in 15 months, children embracing their parents, grandparents holding their grandkids. It’s a lot to process, but these moments remind us why we keep going.
At the same time, the harsh truth remains: most people returning to the north are finding their homes damaged or destroyed. Nine out of ten families come back to rubble, and yet, they return because Gaza is home. That’s why we’re shifting our operations northward, where traditionally 65% of Gaza’s population lived.
We’ve closed our two kitchens in the south, but in their place, we’ve distributed food parcels, snack packs, fresh produce, and meal kits—allowing families to cook for themselves. It’s been a meaningful way to serve, but our focus now is on the three operational soup kitchens in Gaza City.
1️⃣ #BeachCamp: Originally planned for just another week, but the need is too great to close. Many of our crew members lost their homes in #BeitLahia and #Jabalia, and they’re staying near the kitchen to serve their community. We’re keeping it open to provide meals for up to 400 families daily.
2️⃣ #AlNasr: Quickly becoming a central hub, serving up to 300 families daily. Our team is working hard to manage the crowd and ensure meals reach as many as possible.
3️⃣ #ArabBaptistHospital: This kitchen has been delivering not just meals but dignity—serving items like kebabs, rice, and fresh sandwiches. The hospital even gave us a certificate of appreciation, a gesture that meant so much to our team.
Beyond food, water is critical. Without it, people can’t clean up, rebuild, or even stay in their neighborhoods. We’ve been delivering four water trucks a day to #NorthGaza, and tomorrow will be our biggest push yet—aiming for 10 trucks. We’re urging all humanitarian actors to prioritize water delivery, especially to hard-to-reach areas like Jabalia.
We’re also working to establish a larger, permanent soup kitchen, likely in #Mashrua, Beit Lahia. The only thing holding us back is logistics—our kitchen equipment is stuck in the south, and we haven’t yet found a way to transport it north. But we’ll get there.
And as always, we’re dreaming bigger. Maybe we can revive the school #ChefMahmoud started. Maybe we can expand our support for orphans. But for now, we’re focused on the essentials—food, water, shelter, and clothing.
None of this would be possible without you. You have given so much to Gaza, and you deserve a moment of joy, of celebration. Every meal served, every drop of water delivered, every family supported—it’s because of your generosity. So please, take a deep breath and know that your kindness is making a real, tangible difference.
Additionally, I had the chance to speak with #NPR's local affiliate about what gives me, as a Palestinian, a sense of community. It was such an uplifting conversation, and the Gaza Soup Kitchen took center stage—because of all of you and the incredible things we’ve accomplished together. Every step of the way, every smile, every bite, and every drop of water has been a testament to our collective effort.
With gratitude and appreciation,
Hani"https://www.gofundme.com/f/Hot-meals-in-gaza-daily
#Ceasefire #Hope #NorthGaza #GazaAid #GazaFundraisers #FreePalestine #CeasefireNow #FoodIsLife #WaterIsLife #GoFundMe #BeitLahiya #BaitLahiya #KhanYounes #Palestine #HumanRightsAreNeverWrong #NorthernGaza #Gaza -
#GazaSoupKitchen: Update on January 28, 2025 by #HaniAlmadhoun, Organizer
"Hi, Salaam, and hello everyone,
Thank you for your patience—I know I’m a few days late with this update, and I truly appreciate your understanding. It’s been an emotional roller coaster of a week, but off we go.
Despite the unbearable reality in Gaza, this week has given us rare moments of joy. We’ve seen heartwarming reunions—families hugging for the first time in 15 months, children embracing their parents, grandparents holding their grandkids. It’s a lot to process, but these moments remind us why we keep going.
At the same time, the harsh truth remains: most people returning to the north are finding their homes damaged or destroyed. Nine out of ten families come back to rubble, and yet, they return because Gaza is home. That’s why we’re shifting our operations northward, where traditionally 65% of Gaza’s population lived.
We’ve closed our two kitchens in the south, but in their place, we’ve distributed food parcels, snack packs, fresh produce, and meal kits—allowing families to cook for themselves. It’s been a meaningful way to serve, but our focus now is on the three operational soup kitchens in Gaza City.
1️⃣ #BeachCamp: Originally planned for just another week, but the need is too great to close. Many of our crew members lost their homes in #BeitLahia and #Jabalia, and they’re staying near the kitchen to serve their community. We’re keeping it open to provide meals for up to 400 families daily.
2️⃣ #AlNasr: Quickly becoming a central hub, serving up to 300 families daily. Our team is working hard to manage the crowd and ensure meals reach as many as possible.
3️⃣ #ArabBaptistHospital: This kitchen has been delivering not just meals but dignity—serving items like kebabs, rice, and fresh sandwiches. The hospital even gave us a certificate of appreciation, a gesture that meant so much to our team.
Beyond food, water is critical. Without it, people can’t clean up, rebuild, or even stay in their neighborhoods. We’ve been delivering four water trucks a day to #NorthGaza, and tomorrow will be our biggest push yet—aiming for 10 trucks. We’re urging all humanitarian actors to prioritize water delivery, especially to hard-to-reach areas like Jabalia.
We’re also working to establish a larger, permanent soup kitchen, likely in #Mashrua, Beit Lahia. The only thing holding us back is logistics—our kitchen equipment is stuck in the south, and we haven’t yet found a way to transport it north. But we’ll get there.
And as always, we’re dreaming bigger. Maybe we can revive the school #ChefMahmoud started. Maybe we can expand our support for orphans. But for now, we’re focused on the essentials—food, water, shelter, and clothing.
None of this would be possible without you. You have given so much to Gaza, and you deserve a moment of joy, of celebration. Every meal served, every drop of water delivered, every family supported—it’s because of your generosity. So please, take a deep breath and know that your kindness is making a real, tangible difference.
Additionally, I had the chance to speak with #NPR's local affiliate about what gives me, as a Palestinian, a sense of community. It was such an uplifting conversation, and the Gaza Soup Kitchen took center stage—because of all of you and the incredible things we’ve accomplished together. Every step of the way, every smile, every bite, and every drop of water has been a testament to our collective effort.
With gratitude and appreciation,
Hani"https://www.gofundme.com/f/Hot-meals-in-gaza-daily
#Ceasefire #Hope #NorthGaza #GazaAid #GazaFundraisers #FreePalestine #CeasefireNow #FoodIsLife #WaterIsLife #GoFundMe #BeitLahiya #BaitLahiya #KhanYounes #Palestine #HumanRightsAreNeverWrong #NorthernGaza #Gaza -
#GazaSoupKitchen: Update on January 28, 2025 by #HaniAlmadhoun, Organizer
"Hi, Salaam, and hello everyone,
Thank you for your patience—I know I’m a few days late with this update, and I truly appreciate your understanding. It’s been an emotional roller coaster of a week, but off we go.
Despite the unbearable reality in Gaza, this week has given us rare moments of joy. We’ve seen heartwarming reunions—families hugging for the first time in 15 months, children embracing their parents, grandparents holding their grandkids. It’s a lot to process, but these moments remind us why we keep going.
At the same time, the harsh truth remains: most people returning to the north are finding their homes damaged or destroyed. Nine out of ten families come back to rubble, and yet, they return because Gaza is home. That’s why we’re shifting our operations northward, where traditionally 65% of Gaza’s population lived.
We’ve closed our two kitchens in the south, but in their place, we’ve distributed food parcels, snack packs, fresh produce, and meal kits—allowing families to cook for themselves. It’s been a meaningful way to serve, but our focus now is on the three operational soup kitchens in Gaza City.
1️⃣ #BeachCamp: Originally planned for just another week, but the need is too great to close. Many of our crew members lost their homes in #BeitLahia and #Jabalia, and they’re staying near the kitchen to serve their community. We’re keeping it open to provide meals for up to 400 families daily.
2️⃣ #AlNasr: Quickly becoming a central hub, serving up to 300 families daily. Our team is working hard to manage the crowd and ensure meals reach as many as possible.
3️⃣ #ArabBaptistHospital: This kitchen has been delivering not just meals but dignity—serving items like kebabs, rice, and fresh sandwiches. The hospital even gave us a certificate of appreciation, a gesture that meant so much to our team.
Beyond food, water is critical. Without it, people can’t clean up, rebuild, or even stay in their neighborhoods. We’ve been delivering four water trucks a day to #NorthGaza, and tomorrow will be our biggest push yet—aiming for 10 trucks. We’re urging all humanitarian actors to prioritize water delivery, especially to hard-to-reach areas like Jabalia.
We’re also working to establish a larger, permanent soup kitchen, likely in #Mashrua, Beit Lahia. The only thing holding us back is logistics—our kitchen equipment is stuck in the south, and we haven’t yet found a way to transport it north. But we’ll get there.
And as always, we’re dreaming bigger. Maybe we can revive the school #ChefMahmoud started. Maybe we can expand our support for orphans. But for now, we’re focused on the essentials—food, water, shelter, and clothing.
None of this would be possible without you. You have given so much to Gaza, and you deserve a moment of joy, of celebration. Every meal served, every drop of water delivered, every family supported—it’s because of your generosity. So please, take a deep breath and know that your kindness is making a real, tangible difference.
Additionally, I had the chance to speak with #NPR's local affiliate about what gives me, as a Palestinian, a sense of community. It was such an uplifting conversation, and the Gaza Soup Kitchen took center stage—because of all of you and the incredible things we’ve accomplished together. Every step of the way, every smile, every bite, and every drop of water has been a testament to our collective effort.
With gratitude and appreciation,
Hani"https://www.gofundme.com/f/Hot-meals-in-gaza-daily
#Ceasefire #Hope #NorthGaza #GazaAid #GazaFundraisers #FreePalestine #CeasefireNow #FoodIsLife #WaterIsLife #GoFundMe #BeitLahiya #BaitLahiya #KhanYounes #Palestine #HumanRightsAreNeverWrong #NorthernGaza #Gaza -
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Nude Beach bate. Just me enjoyin my built in most fav hobby. #me #hairy #beachbate #bator #bate #ballstretcher
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What Is a Supply Chain Attack? Lessons from Recent Incidents
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I’ve been in computer programming with a vested interest in Cybersecurity long enough to know that your most dangerous threats rarely come through the obvious channels. It’s not always a hacker pounding at your firewall or a phishing email landing in an inbox. Sometimes, the breach comes quietly through the vendors, service providers, and software updates you rely on every day. That’s the harsh reality of supply chain attacks. These incidents exploit trust, infiltrating organizations by targeting upstream partners or seemingly benign components. They’re not theoretical—they’re real, costly, and increasingly sophisticated. In this article, I’m going to break down what supply chain attacks are, examine lessons from high-profile incidents, and share actionable insights for SOC analysts, CISOs, and anyone responsible for protecting enterprise assets.
Understanding Supply Chain Attacks: How Trusted Vendors Can Be Threat Vectors
A supply chain attack occurs when a threat actor compromises an organization through a third party, whether that’s a software vendor, cloud provider, managed service provider, or even a hardware supplier. The key distinction from conventional attacks is that the adversary leverages trust relationships. Your defenses often treat trusted partners as safe zones, which makes these attacks particularly insidious. The infamous SolarWinds breach in 2020 is a perfect example. Hackers injected malicious code into an update of the Orion platform, and thousands of organizations unknowingly installed the compromised software. From the perspective of a SOC analyst, it’s a nightmare scenario: alerts may look normal, endpoints behave according to expectation, and yet an attacker has already bypassed perimeter defenses. Supply chain compromises come in many forms: software updates carrying hidden malware, tampered firmware or hardware, and cloud or SaaS services used as stepping stones for broader attacks. The lesson here is brutal but simple: every external dependency is a potential attack vector, and assuming trust without verification is a vulnerability in itself.
Lessons from Real-World Supply Chain Attacks
History has provided some of the most instructive lessons in this area, and the pain was often widespread. The NotPetya attack in 2017 masqueraded as a routine software update for a Ukrainian accounting package but quickly spread globally, leaving a trail of destruction across multiple sectors. It was not a random incident—it was a strategic strike exploiting the implicit trust organizations placed in a single provider. Then came Kaseya in 2021, where attackers leveraged a managed service provider to distribute ransomware to hundreds of businesses in a single stroke. The compromise of one MSP cascaded through client systems, illustrating that upstream vulnerabilities can multiply downstream consequences exponentially. Even smaller incidents, such as a compromised open-source library or a misconfigured cloud service, can serve as a launchpad for attackers. What these incidents have in common is efficiency, stealth, and scale. Attackers increasingly prefer the supply chain route because it requires fewer direct compromises while yielding enormous operational impact. For anyone working in a SOC, these cases underscore the need to monitor not just your environment but the upstream components that support it, as blind trust can be fatal.
Mitigating Supply Chain Risk: Visibility, Zero Trust, and Preparedness
Mitigating supply chain risk requires a proactive, multifaceted approach. The first step is visibility—knowing exactly what software, services, and hardware your organization depends on. You cannot defend what you cannot see. Mapping these dependencies allows you to understand which systems are critical and which could serve as entry points for attackers. Second, you need to enforce Zero Trust principles. Even trusted vendors should have segmented access and stringent authentication. Multi-factor authentication, network segmentation, and least-privilege policies reduce the potential blast radius if a compromise occurs. Threat hunting also becomes crucial, as anomalies from trusted sources are often the first signs of a breach. Beyond technical controls, preparation is equally important. Tabletop exercises, updated incident response plans, and comprehensive logging equip teams to react swiftly when compromise is detected. For CISOs, it also means communicating supply chain risk clearly to executives and boards. Stakeholders must understand that absolute prevention is impossible, and resilience—rapid detection, containment, and recovery—is the only realistic safeguard.
The Strategic Imperative: Assume Breach and Build Resilience
The reality of supply chain attacks is unavoidable: organizations are connected in complex webs, and attackers exploit these dependencies with increasing sophistication. The lessons are clear: maintain visibility over your entire ecosystem, enforce Zero Trust rigorously, hunt for subtle anomalies, and prepare incident response plans that include upstream components. These attacks are not hypothetical scenarios—they are the evolving face of cybersecurity threats, capable of causing widespread disruption. Supply chain security is not a checkbox or a one-time audit; it is a mindset that prioritizes vigilance, resilience, and strategic thinking. By assuming breach, questioning trust, and actively monitoring both internal and upstream environments, security teams can turn potential vulnerabilities into manageable risks. The stakes are high, but so are the rewards for those who approach supply chain security with discipline, foresight, and a relentless commitment to defense.
Call to Action
If this breakdown helped you think a little clearer about the threats out there, don’t just click away. Subscribe for more no-nonsense security insights, drop a comment with your thoughts or questions, or reach out if there’s a topic you want me to tackle next. Stay sharp out there.
D. Bryan King
Sources
- CISA: Supply Chain Security Resources
- NIST SP 800-161: Supply Chain Risk Management Practices
- KrebsOnSecurity: Cybersecurity News & Analysis
- CrowdStrike: Threat Intelligence Reports
- Mandiant Threat Reports
- Schneier on Security
- Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR)
- Black Hat Conference Talks
- DEF CON Conference Resources
- Academic Papers on Cybersecurity
Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed in this post are solely those of the author. The information provided is based on personal research, experience, and understanding of the subject matter at the time of writing. Readers should consult relevant experts or authorities for specific guidance related to their unique situations.
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Corporal Timmy Wright at Vespucci Beach Park while on a UTV patrol of the Vespucci and Del Perro Beach area. Our Environmental and Wildlife Troopers carries the full authority of a State Trooper and is specially trained in Environmental, Conservation, and Wildlife Protection law and operations.
EWTs respond to all calls for service and enforce all laws in accordance with State and Federal Law.
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Corporal Timmy Wright at Vespucci Beach Park while on a UTV patrol of the Vespucci and Del Perro Beach area. Our Environmental and Wildlife Troopers carries the full authority of a State Trooper and is specially trained in Environmental, Conservation, and Wildlife Protection law and operations.
EWTs respond to all calls for service and enforce all laws in accordance with State and Federal Law.
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Corporal Timmy Wright at Vespucci Beach Park while on a UTV patrol of the Vespucci and Del Perro Beach area. Our Environmental and Wildlife Troopers carries the full authority of a State Trooper and is specially trained in Environmental, Conservation, and Wildlife Protection law and operations.
EWTs respond to all calls for service and enforce all laws in accordance with State and Federal Law.
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Corporal Timmy Wright at Vespucci Beach Park while on a UTV patrol of the Vespucci and Del Perro Beach area. Our Environmental and Wildlife Troopers carries the full authority of a State Trooper and is specially trained in Environmental, Conservation, and Wildlife Protection law and operations.
EWTs respond to all calls for service and enforce all laws in accordance with State and Federal Law.
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Yellow-handed Mitered Langur Presbytis melalophos
Yellow-handed Mitered Langur Presbytis melalophos
Endangered
The vividly colourful and cheeky yellow-handed mitered langur Presbytis melalophos are native to Sumatra, Indonesia. They are severely threatened by deforestation and logging due to the palm oil, mining and timber industries. Agricultural expansion for palm oil plantations has caused massive habitat loss and fragmentation throughout their range, while illegal hunting further endangers their population. Take action and use your wallet as a weapon. Boycott all palm oil products to help protect them to survive and advocate for palm oil free alternatives. #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife
Yellow-handed Mitred #Langurs are adorable and vividly coloured small #monkeys. They’re endangered in #Sumatra #Indonesia from #palmoil #deforestation. 70% of their home has been lost in the past decade Help them and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect https://wp.me/pcFhgU-jP
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Share to BlueSky Share to TwitterThere has been extensive loss of habitat, especially for oil palm plantations, and this is a serious threat. However, the species has some tolerance to forest conversion, but not to complete replacement of forests. Although forest loss has probably exceeded 70% over 30 years approximately, the population is suspected to have declined by over 50% in 3 generations (36 years) and continues to decline.
IUCN Red List- Social Structure: These small monkeys live in small groups led by a dominant male, typically including females and their offspring, with social bonds that involve grooming and communication through vocalizations.
- Communication: They use a variety of vocal calls and facial expressions to convey messages, warn of predators, or maintain group cohesion.
- Diet: Primarily folivorous, they feed on leaves, fruits, and flowers, often selecting new shoots and young leaves high in nutritional value.
- Locomotion: Agile and swift in trees, they leap and brachiate among branches, exhibiting impressive acrobatic skills.
- Distinctive Appearance: Their bright yellow hands contrast with their grayish fur, making them easily distinguishable from other langurs.
Threats
- Deforestation: Large-scale logging and conversion of forests to palm oil and timber agriculture has massively reduced their range.
- Agricultural Expansion: Plantations, particularly for palm oil have replaced native forests, leading to habitat fragmentation.
- Hunting: They are hunted for bushmeat or to be kept as pets.
- Human-Wildlife Conflict: As human activities encroach on their habitat, conflicts can arise, leading to their injury or death.
- Infrastructure Development: Roads and infrastructure projects fragment habitats, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Further Information
Nijman, V., Setiawan, A., Traeholt, C. & Manullang, B. 2020. Presbytis melalophos. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020: e.T39811A17954271. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T39811A17954271.en. Downloaded on 24 January 2021.
Yellow-handed Mitered Langur Presbytis melalophos
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Sulla vicenda di Amal Khaled, minacciata, inseguita e uccisa da israele
Da Donatella Dolma (post su fb di Marco Bussoletti)
🇱🇧🇮🇱 La giornalista Amal Khalil era stata minacciata dal Mossad al telefono: “Ti tagliamo la testa se non smetti di filmare”
Uccisa perché si è rifiutata di tacere. La collega sopravvissuta racconta l’agguato e l’agonia dall’ospedale di Beirut (Haaretz- al-Jazeera - Associated Press)
Da almeno due anni Amal Khalil riceveva minacce sui suoi dispositivi cellulari. In una recente intervista, ha raccontato d’aver ricevuto una chiamata da un agente del Mossad che minacciava di decapitarla se non la smetteva di filmare il Libano meridionale. Conoscevano dettagli intimi della sua vita e volevano che sapesse d’essere “sotto sorveglianza”. Qualche giorno fa, un portavoce dell’IDF aveva pubblicato su X un video di Khalil definendola “media-terrorista”. L’aveva messa ufficialmente nel mirino.
Eppure, Khalil ha continuato a fare il suo lavoro fino alla fine, era il tipo di giornalista che Israele teme di più: che non si lascia intimidire o ridurre al silenzio. Non ci sono dubbi che l'esercito israeliano l'abbia presa di mira: ha colpito lei e la sua collega ripetutamente, uccidendo prima due accompagnatori delle giornaliste e poi bombardando la casa in cui si erano rifugiate, e successivamente, l’IDF ha impedito ai soccorsi di raggiungerle, attaccandoli con droni.
Erano a Bint Jbeil e Khalil stava filmando le macerie delle demolizioni israeliane quando sono state attaccate.
Haaretz e l’Associated Press hanno intervistato in ospedale la collega di Amal sopravvissuta agli attacchi, la fotografa freelance Zeinab Faraj.
Racconta che stava guidando seguendo l’auto di un suo parente nel villaggio di al-Tayri, a 8 chilometri dal confine con Israele, mercoledì, quando è cominciato l’attacco alle 14:30. Khalil teneva il suo telefono fuori dal finestrino per filmare gli abitati demoliti quando è esplosa l’auto che le precedeva con il cugino di Faraj e un altro uomo, uccisi sul colpo. Le giornaliste allora hanno abbandonato la loro auto, per accovacciandosi sul ciglio della strada mentre un drone volava sulle loro teste. Circa mezz’ora dopo, un secondo colpo ha distrutto l'auto di Khalil a pochi metri dalle due donne.
🟠 “Non lasciarmi sola”
Faraj è riuscita sollevare la saracinesca di un negozio e le giornaliste vi si sono rifugiate.
"Amal strisciava, era stata ferita dall’esplosione dell’auto alle gambe e alla testa e sanguinava dal naso” ricorda Faraj parlando con difficoltà per il viso gonfio.
Al riparo, le giornaliste hanno video chiamato colleghi e parenti. Faraj racconta che “Khalil si è sforzata di fare una faccia coraggiosa per cercare di rassicurare la famiglia dicendo che stavamo bene”.
“Quando le ho detto che avevo bisogno di addormentarmi, Amal si è avvicinata e mi ha abbracciata e mi ha detto: 'Zeinab, non lasciarmi sola'. Allora mi sono resa conto che non stava affatto bene, il colore del suo viso era cambiato e ho pensato che dovesse avere emorragie interne".
Nel frattempo era iniziato un fitto scambio di contatti tra la Croce Rossa, l'esercito , la forza di pace delle Nazioni Unite e l’IDF per garantire un passaggio sicuro dei soccorsi alle giornaliste.
“Ero mezza addormentata quando avvertii il suono di un missile che cadeva, ha colpito il nostro edificio”.
Faraj è stata sbalzata fuori dal negozio dall'impatto, mentre Khalil è rimasta intrappolata sotto le macerie.
"Ero incosciente, ho creduto che mio padre fosse venuto a prendermi e ho iniziato a chiamarlo: 'Papà, sono qui, vieni ad aiutarmi'", racconta Faraj.
L'esercito israeliano ha poi aperto il fuoco sulla Croce Rossa. Solo quattro ore più tardi una squadra di soccorso è stata in grado di soccorrere Faraj e di recuperare i corpi dei due uomini uccisi dal primo attacco. Ma è stata attaccata e allontanata di nuovo. La stessa ambulanza che trasportava Faraj all’ospedale di Beirut è stata attaccata da un drone con granate stordenti.
Poco prima della mezzanotte, quando finalmente l'esercito libanese, la Croce Rossa e l’UNIFIL hanno ricevuto una autorizzazione formale dall’esercito occupante israeliano, il corpo di Khalil è stato estratto dalle macerie. Faraj crede che "se fossero arrivati da lei un po' prima, Amal sarebbe qui oggi".
Khalil, riportano Haaretz e l’Associated Press, già durante la guerra Israele-Hezbollah del 2024 riceveva messaggi minacciosi da un numero israeliano. L'esercito israeliano contattato da Haaretz non ha voluto commentare.
🟠 L’IDF apre la caccia da X
Pochi giorni prima della morte della giornalista, Avichay ❌Adraee🚩, portavoce dell'esercito israeliano, pubblica su X un video di Khalil che accarezza un gatto raccolto tra le macerie, Adraee la chiama “media-terrorista” scrivendo che la testata per cui lavora “parla a nome di Hezbollah, il diavolo". Era praticamente una dichiarazione di condanna a morte, il segnale che apriva la caccia alla giornalista.
Il Comitato internazionale per la protezione dei giornalisti, che parlò subito di “un chiaro incitamento all’odio, una vera e propria minaccia", oggi commenta: “Secondo il diritto umanitario internazionale, i giornalisti, in quanto civili, sono sempre protetti, in qualsiasi caso e circostanza durante lo svolgimento del proprio lavoro, da attacchi diretti e indiscriminati, indipendentemente dalle posizioni o dall'affiliazione politica dei loro media e non c’è una sola prova che ci dica che Khalil o Faraj abbiano direttamente partecipato alle ostilità militari tra Hezbollah e Israele”. Il Comitato ha chiesto una indagine internazionale per crimini di guerra. Richiesta ufficializzata dal primo ministro sunnita, il governo si rivolgerà alla CPI.
Amal era molto conosciuta e amata in tutto il Libano, il suo funerale ha visto una larga partecipazione di tutte le componenti sociali e religiose del paese.
🟠 Il “giornalisticidio”
Bint Jbeil, dove è morta la giornalista, è stata teatro di battaglie cruciali tra Israele e i combattenti di Hezbollah, è un luogo simbolico della resistenza: durante l'invasione del 2006 qui gli sciiti hanno respinto i tentativi di conquista israeliani.
L'assassinio di Amal Khalil ricorda quello della veterana corrispondente di Al Jazeera Shireen Abu Akleh🚩. Quattro anni fa, anche lei si trovava in un luogo simbolico della resistenza, Jenin, quando è stata colpita alla testa mentre cercava riparo dal fuoco israeliano insieme a un collega.
Dalla sua morte, oltre 250 giornalisti e operatori dei media sono stati uccisi, prevalentemente a Gaza. Molti di loro sono stati presi di mira mentre svolgevano il proprio lavoro, altri sono stati attaccati mentre erano a casa con le loro famiglie.
È il caso di Mohammed Abu Hatab🚩, ucciso insieme a ✔️11 membri della sua famiglia nel novembre 2023.
La persecuzione dei giornalisti palestinesi e libanesi è ben documentata, e l'uccisione di Khalil è l'ultimo episodio di una serie che ha reso questo conflitto sconfinato il più letale della storia per la stampa. Ma ciò che impressiona di questo primato sono le condizioni che lo hanno reso possibile.
❌L'impunità qui non è semplicemente un fallimento della giustizia a posteriori, ma una struttura di permissivismo che plasma ciò che i regimi credono di poter fare. Israele per primo percepisce che non esiste azione che gli costi il sostegno dei suoi alleati occidentali e ne trae conclusioni letali. La sua cifra è la sfrontatezza della sua violenza e questa è frutto dell'impunità. Questo regine non si preoccupa nemmeno più di mascherare le proprie azioni. Per la censura, i giornalisti vengono braccati e uccisi. E il mondo che afferma di dare valore alla libertà di stampa piangerà brevemente Amal, proprio come ha fatto con Shireen, per poi continuare a fornire la copertura che rende inevitabile il prossimo omicidio.
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Capitolo 393: Una Notte d’Autunno
Da che mondo è mondo, dicembre è usualmente il mese in cui si corrono a recuperare tutti quei film, più o meno meritevoli, che ci siamo persi durante l’anno, in modo da poter stilare la classica lista dei film più belli dell’anno con cognizione di causa. In questo 2024, tuttavia, ho visto talmente tanta roba che mi ritrovo ora senza dover recuperare quasi nulla (a parte l’ultimo di Almodovar, che conto di vedere al più presto), quindi se avete consigli su cose davvero imperdibili uscite in sala quest’anno, fatevi sotto adesso o tacete per sempre (scherzo, non smettete mai di consigliarmi cose belle). Tra le altre cose, non sono neanche entrato ancora nel mood dei film natalizi, quindi aspettatevi l’ottocentesimo rewatch di Love Actually, presto o tardi.
Gloria – Una Notte d’Estate (1980): Gloria è forse il nome femminile più utilizzato nei titoli dei film, quindi è bene specificare che in questo caso si tratta dello splendido Leone d’Oro vinto da John Cassavetes, qui al suo terzultimo film. Il film comincia con una ragazza che entra in un condominio e si sente minacciata da qualcosa o qualcuno: è passato un minuto e sei già agganciato. La donna è la moglie di un pentito della mafia, sul quale pende una condanna a morte. All’arrivo dei gangster, giunti sul posto per far fuori tutta la famiglia, il marito affiderà alla vicina Gena Rowlands il figlioletto. La nostra è riluttante ma è costretta ad accettare suo malgrado: comincerà un viaggio tra le strade di New York con i due fuggitivi braccati dai mafiosi. Era da tempo che non vedevo un film così bello e coinvolgente, dove può succedere di tutto e non sai proprio cosa aspettarti. Gena Rowlands inoltre è straordinaria, iconica, totale. Gloria è stato scelto come film preferito per il progetto Film People, che come sempre vi invito a seguire.
••••½Milano Calibro 9 (1972): Al Teatro Palladium, giusto sotto casa mia, si è svolto come ogni anno il bel festival cinematografico Cinema Oltre, dove c’è sempre occasione per vedere ottimi film e incontrare professionisti del settore. Quest’anno, in chiusura di questi quattro giorni, è stata proiettata la versione restaurata di questo cult di Fernando Di Leo, in cui Gastone Moschin è un malvivente appena uscito di galera, sospettato dai suoi “colleghi” di aver trafugato un bottino importante prima di essere arrestato. Il nostro deve guardarsi le spalle per tutto il film, in un vorticoso viaggio nei meandri di una Milano cupa e pericolosa, dove risuona però una splendida colonna sonora. Nelle immagini di Di Leo c’è tanto (ma tanto) Jean-Pierre Melville, soprattutto Frank Costello Faccia d’Angelo, sia nei costumi che nello stile, la fotografia algida e, ovviamente, i temi. Bellissimo.
•••½Witches (2024): Interessante documentario di Elizabeth Sankey che racconta, attraverso le testimonianze di diverse donne (lei compresa), la depressione post-partum, analizzando il rapporto tra la salute mentale e le streghe nella cultura popolare. Il lavoro è senza dubbio notevole e, osservando la qualità del documentario, prodotto con un budget più che importante, in tutta onestà però devo ammettere che non si tratta di un argomento sul quale mi soffermerei per un’ora e mezza, ma questo è ovviamente un problema soggettivo. Bellissimo l’uso di immagini tratte da decine e decine di film, da Rosemary’s Baby a Suspiria, da The Witch a Ragazze Interrotte, un perfetto tappeto visivo per le parole in sottofondo. Se il tema vi interessa, trovate il documentario su Mubi.
•••Close Your Eyes (2023): Film spagnolo di Victor Erice, in selezione ufficiale a Cannes. Per un quarto d’ora ti chiedi cosa stai guardando, poi la storia prende tutta un’altra direzione e la trovata è davvero splendida: un attore è sparito durante la lavorazione di un film e ormai sono 30 anni che non si hanno più sue notizie, finché una trasmissione non riapre il caso intervistando il suo più caro amico, nonché regista di quel film. La cosa più bella è che si tratta di un film dalle molteplici letture: c’è il rapporto tra realtà e finzione cinematografica, il discorso sul cinema che preserva la memoria ma c’è anche il tema dell’identità (la primissima inquadratura è su una scultura di Giano Bifronte), visto che diversi personaggi hanno più nomi, sia personaggi del film, che quelli del film nel film (oltre al bebé che deve ancora nascere). “Che cos’è un nome?”, dice il protagonista a un certo punto. Tutto bello, tutto interessante, tutto affascinante (compresa la meravigliosa Soledad Villamil, indimenticabile ne Il Segreto dei Suoi Occhi di Campanella), eppure non mi ha mai emozionato per un istante. Peccato.
•••Berlin, I Love You (2019): Maldestro tentativo di replicare la meravigliosa bellezza di Paris, Je T’Aime (del 2006, ve ne ho parlato qui). Un conto però è avere registi come i Coen, Cuaron, Payne, Salles o Van Sant, tra gli altri, un altro è non averli, con tutto il rispetto per chi ha diretto i dieci episodi di questa raccolta tedesca. Lo schema è sempre lo stesso del film di Parigi (e di quelli successivi su Tokyo e Rio): una raccolta di cortometraggi che hanno come tema l’amore, ambientati ovviamente nella città del titolo. C’è Jim Sturgess che si innamora di un’auto, Keira Knightley alle prese con Helen Mirren, Diego Luna transessuale che discute di amore con un adolescente e via dicendo. Le storie però sono deboli e la bellezza di Berlino non basta a salvarsi da un prevedibile naufragio. Se proprio non potete farne a meno, lo trovate su Prime.
••Nosferatu il Principe della Notte (1979): Incipit stupendo e terrificante, che ti trascina subito dentro al film, come solo i grandi maestri come Herzog possono fare. Il regista tedesco, a suo dire, con questo remake del capolavoro di Murnau voleva creare un ponte tra l’espressionismo tedesco degli anni 20 e il nuovo cinema tedesco degli anni 70, di cui lui e Wenders sono stati i più illustri esponenti. La storia è quella del vampiro di Bram Stoker (che qui tra l’altro si chiama proprio Dracula) e nei panni del non morto c’è Klaus Kinski, che stranamente invece di infondere follia al personaggio, lo rende invece quasi umano, malinconico, forse la cosa più bella del film. Per il resto il film non mi è sembrato essere invecchiato stupendamente, ma questo potrebbe anche essere perché l’ho rivisto pochi giorni dopo aver amato la nuova versione di Robert Eggers (trovate la recensione completa qui!), esteticamente clamorosa. L’opera di Herzog resta comunque un lavoro affascinante, che merita di essere recuperata soprattutto prima di andare a scoprire il nuovo Nosferatu, che uscirà in sala il 1° gennaio.
•••½#berlinILoveYou #Cinema #closeYourEyes #commenti #diCheParla #film #gloria #milanoCalibro9 #nosferatuHerzog #recensione #witches
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AT&T discloses a data breach affecting nearly all customers
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Southern White-cheeked Gibbon Nomascus siki
Southern White-cheeked Gibbon Nomascus siki
Red List Status: Critically Endangered
Location: Central Laos (east of Mekong River), Central Vietnam (Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri Provinces)
In the misty canopies of Southeast Asian forests, where ancient trees reach towards clouded peaks and dawn breaks with haunting melodies, Southern White-cheeked Gibbons swing through their rapidly shrinking world.
Southern White-cheeked #Gibbons stand among Southeast Asia’s most melodic #primates, their haunting territorial songs echoing through evergreen forests at dawn. These remarkable apes face an 80% population decline over three generations as #rubber plantations, agricultural expansion, and #hunting devastate their homeland. #Vietnam has lost 15% of its forest cover in just 15 years and could lose another 45% by 2050, while #Laos faces similar destruction. With fewer than 425 groups remaining in fragmented patches, these singing #apes teeter on #extinction’s edge. #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife
Southern White-cheeked #Gibbons 🐒🐵 sing together in regional dialects 🪇🎶🎷 and live in #Cambodia #Laos #Vietnam. They’re critically #endangered on due to #rubber #palmoil #deforestation and hunting. Help them and #BoycottPalmOil 🌴🚫 @palmoildetect https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/01/29/southern-white-cheeked-gibbon-nomascus-siki/
Share to BlueSky Share to TwitterAppearance and Behaviour
Southern White-cheeked Gibbons display striking sexual dimorphism that transforms with age. Juveniles begin life as light brown infants, turning black after weaning. Adult males remain jet black with distinctive white patches framing their mouths, while females develop rich brown colouring with delicate white facial edging. Their long, powerful arms span up to 1.5 metres, perfectly adapted for their brachiating lifestyle.
These gibbons begin each day with spectacular duet songs that can be heard up to 2 kilometres away. Mated pairs sing together to defend territories and strengthen bonds, their regional accents distinguishing different populations. Southern White-cheeked Gibbons are strictly arboreal, spending their entire lives in the canopy where they move with breathtaking grace and speed.
Diet
Southern White-cheeked Gibbons are primarily frugivorous, spending 33% of their day feeding on diverse forest fruits that ripen throughout the year. They supplement their diet with tender leaves, young shoots, and flowers, occasionally capturing small prey like lizards or Finlayson’s squirrels. These gibbons provide a critical ecosystem service by being seed dispersers, carrying viable seeds in their digestive systems across vast territories before depositing them in new locations through their faeces. Their feeding activities help regenerate forest biodiversity across their 37.9-hectare home ranges.
Reproduction and Mating
Southern White-cheeked Gibbons form monogamous pairs that mate for life, raising their young together in tight family units. Females typically give birth to their first offspring between seven and eight years of age. Because raising young is extremely demanding, both parents share childcare duties, and mothers wait until their current offspring becomes relatively independent before having another infant. Families consist of two parents, a juvenile, and an infant at any given time. Young gibbons leave their parents’ territory once they reach maturity between three and six years of age.
Geographic Range
Southern White-cheeked Gibbons inhabit a restricted range in central Laos east of the Mekong River and central Vietnam’s mountainous provinces. Their historical distribution extended from the Nam Theun and Rao Nay rivers in the north to the Banghiang and Thach Han rivers in the south.
In Vietnam, populations are heavily fragmented and scattered, while in Laos populations of gibbons remain larger. Key populations survive in protected areas including Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and Nakai-Nam Theun National Protected Area.
Threats
Timber, rubber and palm oil deforestation
Agricultural expansion converts primary forests into farmland and human settlements, destroying the tall broadleaf evergreen forests Southern White-cheeked Gibbons require for survival. Logging operations target luxury timber species, selectively removing the largest trees that provide crucial fruiting resources and nesting sites.
Rubber cultivation destroys the fruiting trees that sustain gibbon populations while fragmenting territories below viable thresholds for family groups. The conversion process typically involves clear-cutting entire forest sections, eliminating decades of ecological relationships in mere weeks. In Cambodia’s Virachey National Park, large areas have been cleared for rubber production in recent years, particularly along the eastern borders where gibbons once thrived.
Infrastructure development and roads
Infrastructure development opens previously inaccessible areas to human exploitation, bringing roads, settlements, and hunting pressure into formerly secure habitats. The fragmentation creates isolated forest patches too small to support viable gibbon populations, leading to local extinctions across their range. Agricultural conversion eliminates the continuous canopy connections these strictly arboreal primates need for movement and foraging.
Hunting and wildlife trade
Traditional medicine practitioners highly value Southern White-cheeked Gibbons for their body parts. Opportunistic hunting with firearms targets gibbons alongside other wildlife, often killing entire family groups when hunters encounter them.
The illegal pet trade tears infant gibbons from their families, condemning them to lives of isolation and psychological trauma in captivity. Local communities hunt gibbons for bushmeat, viewing them as readily available protein sources. Gun ownership and hunting access have increased significantly with infrastructure development, bringing previously secure populations within reach of hunters. The small group sizes and territorial nature of gibbon families make them particularly vulnerable to hunting pressure.
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FAQs
What sounds do Southern White-cheeked Gibbons make?
Southern White-cheeked Gibbons are renowned for their spectacular dawn songs that can be heard up to 2 kilometres away through dense forest. Mated pairs perform elaborate duets combining whoops, hoots, and melodic phrases that last 15-30 minutes each morning. These territorial songs serve to defend their home ranges and strengthen pair bonds between mates. Each population has developed regional accents, with slight variations in song structure distinguishing different gibbon communities across their range. Males typically begin the duet with deep hooting calls, while females add higher-pitched, more complex phrases that create hauntingly beautiful harmonies echoing through the forest canopy.
How high can Southern White-cheeked Gibbons swing?
Southern White-cheeked Gibbons are masterful brachiators, swinging through forest canopies 15-50 metres above the ground using their extremely long arms and powerful shoulder joints. They travel at speeds reaching 55 kilometres per hour through the canopy. Their incredible agility allows them to navigate dense forest canopies with extraordinary precision.
How long do Southern White-cheeked Gibbons live?
Southern White-cheeked Gibbons can live 35-40 years. Young gibbons remain with their parents for 3-6 years, learning essential survival skills including territorial singing, foraging techniques, and canopy navigation.
Are Southern White-cheeked Gibbons dangerous to humans?
These gentle apes are primarily frugivorous and spend their time high in forest canopies, far from human activity. Their territorial behaviour is directed only towards other gibbon groups, not humans, and consists of vocal displays rather than physical aggression.
Do Southern White-cheeked Gibbons make good pets?
It is deeply cruel to keep these wild apes as pets. Southern White-cheeked Gibbons suffer extreme psychological trauma, loneliness, and early death in captivity. The illegal pet trade rips infant gibbons from their families, causing severe trauma while removing potential breeding individuals from critically endangered populations.
Captive Southern White-cheeked Gibbons often develop depression and aggression as they attempt to cope with social isolation and environmental deprivation. Legal ownership is prohibited under CITES Appendix I and national laws in both Vietnam and Laos.
Why do Southern White-cheeked Gibbons sing?
Southern White-cheeked Gibbons sing elaborate duets to defend their territories, strengthen pair bonds, and communicate with neighbouring families across the forest landscape. These dawn songs serve as acoustic boundaries, informing other gibbon groups about occupied territories and preventing potentially dangerous physical confrontations. Mated pairs coordinate their duets to demonstrate their strong partnership and reproductive fitness to potential rivals. The songs also help family members locate each other in dense forest canopies and may serve to teach young gibbons proper vocal techniques essential for establishing their own territories. Regional variations in song structure function like dialects, allowing gibbons to identify members of their local population versus strangers from distant areas.
Further Information
Can, D. N., Trai, L. T., Ninh, L. V., Hieu, T. D., Nghia, H. V., Mai, T. T., & Tu, L. N. (2020). The status of southern white-cheeked gibbon (Nomascus siki) in Truong Son key biodiversity area. Vietnam Journal of Biotechnology, 42(1), 31-42.
Endangered Primate Rescue Centre
Nguyen, M.H., Coudrat, C.N.Z., Roos, C., Rawson, B.M. & Duckworth, J.W. 2020. Nomascus siki. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020: e.T39896A17968765. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T39896A17968765.en. Downloaded on 28 January 2021.
Southern white-cheeked gibbon (Nomascus siki) in Nakai-Nam Theun National Protected Area, Lao PDR. Conservation and Science Report, Northeast Primate Conservancy.
Southern White-cheeked Gibbon Nomascus siki
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Skywalker Hoolock Gibbon Hoolock tianxing
Skywalker Hoolock Gibbon Hoolock tianxing
Location: Eastern Myanmar and southwestern China, particularly the Gaoligong Mountains
IUCN Status: Endangered
High in the treetops of Myanmar and China’s remote montane forests, the Skywalker Hoolock Gibbon swings effortlessly through the canopy, moving with near-weightless grace. These rare, tree-dwelling primates were only officially described in 2017, making them one of the most recently discovered gibbon species. With fewer than 150 individuals confirmed in the wild, they are now among the world’s most endangered gibbons, clinging to existence in increasingly fragmented forests.
Despite their elusive nature, their presence is unmistakable—their piercing songs echo at dawn, carrying for over a kilometre through the jungle. But in many places, these songs have fallen silent, drowned out by the sounds of logging, mining, and hunting. Their delicate grip on survival is under immense pressure from habitat destruction, poaching, and the relentless expansion of agriculture. Help them by campaigning for their survival #Boycott4Wildlife.
High in #China 🇨🇳 and #Myanmar’s 🇲🇲 trees live melodic long-limbed bards of the jungle. Skywalker Hoolock #Gibbons 🙉🐵🐒 got their name from #StarWars 🛸🌌 but Skywalker also translates to ‘Heaven’s Movement’ in Chinese. Help them and #Boycott4Wildlife https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/02/06/skywalker-hoolock-gibbon-hoolock-tianxing/
Share to BlueSky Share to TwitterJust a few dozen beautiful and elegant Skywalker #Gibbons 🐵🐒remain alive in the vulnerable forests of #Myanmar 🇲🇲and southern #China 🇨🇳 Threats include cardamom #deforestation 🥜🔥 #poaching and #climatechange. Help them survive #Boycott4Wildlife https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/02/06/skywalker-hoolock-gibbon-hoolock-tianxing/
Share to BlueSky Share to TwitterAppearance and Behaviour
Skywalker Hoolock Gibbons are strikingly beautiful primates, with graceful, elongated limbs and expressive, intelligent eyes. Their fur varies from black to dark brown, with a large beard that can be either black or brown, unlike their closest relatives, the Eastern hoolock gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys), which have white beards. One of their most distinctive features is their white eyebrows, which are thinner and more widely spaced than those of other hoolock gibbons.
Males and females are sexually dimorphic. Males have dark brown fur with a slight brownish overlay, while females are yellowish or reddish-blonde, with incomplete white facial rings. Younger gibbons lack the white fur under their eyes and chin, making them easier to distinguish.
These gibbons are arboreal specialists, spending their entire lives in the trees. They travel through the forest canopy using brachiation, swinging between branches with their long arms at breathtaking speed. On the ground, they are awkward and vulnerable, avoiding descent unless absolutely necessary.
Skywalker hoolock gibbons are highly social and monogamous, forming lifelong pairs. Their strong bonds are reinforced through duet calls—long, melodious songs that mated pairs perform together at dawn. These calls serve as territorial markers and as a way to maintain their connection. However, in some areas, researchers have observed gibbons going silent for weeks after hearing gunfire, an eerie reminder of the threats they face.
Geographic Range
Skywalker Hoolock Gibbons are found in the dense montane forests of eastern Myanmar and southwestern China, particularly in the Gaoligong Mountains. Initially, scientists believed their population was limited to small, fragmented groups in China. However, a groundbreaking study in 2024 confirmed that Myanmar is home to the largest known population of these elusive primates.
Using a combination of acoustic monitoring and DNA analysis, researchers were able to identify 44 previously unknown Skywalker gibbon groups in Myanmar. This discovery significantly expands their known range and offers new hope for their conservation.
Despite this positive news, over 90% of their range remains unprotected, leaving them highly vulnerable to habitat destruction. In Myanmar, their forest home is shrinking due to illegal logging, mining, and agricultural expansion, forcing them into smaller and more isolated populations.
Diet
Skywalker Hoolock Gibbons are primarily frugivorous, meaning that fruit makes up the majority of their diet (around 49%). However, when fruit is scarce, they also consume leaves, buds, flowers, and even small invertebrates or bird chicks. Their diet shifts with the seasons, with ripe fruit being the most sought-after food source.
They play a crucial role in their ecosystem as seed dispersers, ensuring the health and regeneration of the forests they inhabit. Without them, the delicate balance of their habitat would begin to unravel.
Reproduction and Mating
Mating among Skywalker hoolock gibbons is a complex social ritual. Females initiate courtship, presenting themselves to males, who respond by approaching them in an elaborate display of mutual trust. Once bonded, these pairs remain together for life, raising one offspring at a time.
The gestation period lasts around 7 months, after which a single helpless, pink-skinned infant is born. The mother provides constant care and protection, carrying the baby clinging to her fur for the first several months of life. Juveniles remain dependent on their parents for up to 8 years before reaching sexual maturity.
Due to their slow reproductive rate, any decline in population is devastating. If adult gibbons are killed, the loss is felt for generations, pushing their already fragile numbers closer to extinction.
Threats
Skywalker Hoolock Gibbons face a critical battle for survival, with their population declining due to multiple human-driven threats.
In Myanmar, the Skywalker Hoolock Gibbon remains threatened by habitat loss due largely to slash-and-burn agriculture, gold mining and logging, and secondarily by hunting for food and medicinal purposes (Ni et al. 2018). Unfortunately, the species is not known to occur in any protected areas in this country.
IUCN Red List
Habitat Destruction and Deforestation
• Myanmar and China’s forests are rapidly disappearing due to commercial logging, mining, and slash-and-burn agriculture.
• Over 90% of their range remains unprotected, making them highly vulnerable to deforestation.
• In Myanmar, forest loss has accelerated since 2000, with up to 9% of their habitat disappearing in key areas.
As trees fall, gibbons lose their homes, their food sources, and their ability to move safely through the forest canopy.
Agricultural Expansion and Cardamom Plantations
• Large swathes of forest are being cleared for cardamom plantations, particularly in China.
• While some gibbons have adapted to agroforestry environments, heavy fragmentation of these habitats isolates populations, preventing gene flow and increasing the risk of inbreeding.
Hunting and the Illegal Wildlife Trade
• In Myanmar, hoolock gibbons are hunted for food and traditional Chinese medicine, with the false belief that consuming their brains can cure epilepsy.
• They are poached for the illegal pet trade, with babies being torn from their mothers, who are often killed in the process.
• Even when not actively hunted, gibbons are often shot by miners and loggers as they are seen as “noisy disturbances.”
Climate Change and Habitat Fragmentation
• Warming temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns due to climate change are altering the availability of food sources, forcing gibbons into competition with one another.
• Fragmentation of forests forces gibbons to travel across open ground, making them highly vulnerable to predators and human threats.
FAQS
How many Skywalker hoolock gibbons are left?
Fewer than 150 individuals have been confirmed in the wild. However, new research suggests their numbers may be slightly higher in Myanmar, though they remain endangered.
Where do Skywalker hoolock gibbons live?
They are found in eastern Myanmar and southwestern China, particularly in the Gaoligong Mountains and areas between the Salween and Irrawaddy Rivers.
What do Skywalker hoolock gibbons eat?
Their diet is primarily fruit, but they also consume leaves, buds, flowers, insects, and bird chicks when plant sources are limited.
How do Skywalker hoolock gibbons communicate?
They perform loud, melodic duet songs at dawn, which serve to mark territory and strengthen bonds between mated pairs.
Why are they called ‘Skywalker’ hoolock gibbons?
They were named by researchers who are Star Wars fans, inspired by their graceful movement through the treetops and the Chinese translation of their name, which means ‘heaven’s movement’.
Are Skywalker hoolock gibbons endangered?
Yes, they are listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Their population is small and highly fragmented, with habitat loss being the greatest threat to their survival.
Can Skywalker hoolock gibbons be kept as pets?
No. Keeping a gibbon as a pet is illegal, immoral and cruel. Many gibbons in the pet trade are illegally captured from the wild, often involving the killing of their family members.
Take Action
Skywalker Hoolock Gibbons are on the brink of extinction, but you can help ensure their survival. The biggest threats to these rare primates come from deforestation, illegal hunting, and the expansion of agriculture such as cardamom plantations. Protecting them means taking action against habitat destruction and the wildlife trade.
• Boycott palm oil, cardamom, and other crops linked to deforestation. The destruction of their habitat is directly linked to agriculture and logging. Every time you shop, choose products that are 100% palm oil-free to avoid contributing to deforestation and biodiversity loss.
• Support Indigenous-led conservation efforts. More than 90% of their habitat is unprotected. Local indigenous communities play a crucial role in protecting their forests from destruction. Donate to or amplify the work of organisations that empower Indigenous and local communities to safeguard forests.
• Demand stronger wildlife protection laws. Gibbons are hunted for food and traditional medicine, and the illegal pet trade remains a major threat. Contact policymakers and demand harsher penalties for those who exploit endangered species.
• Spread awareness. Many people have never heard of the Skywalker Hoolock Gibbon or the threats they face. Share their story on social media using #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife #Vegan and encourage others to take action.
Without urgent intervention, these rare gibbons could be lost forever. Every action counts—speak up, make ethical choices, and help protect their rainforest home before it’s too late.
Further Information
Cowan, C. (2024). Skywalker gibbons confirmed in Myanmar for the first time. Mongabay. https://news.mongabay.com/2024/02/skywalker-gibbons-confirmed-in-myanmar-for-the-first-time/
Fan, P.F., Turvey, S.T. & Bryant, J.V. 2020. Hoolock tianxing (amended version of 2019 assessment). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020: e.T118355648A166597159. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T118355648A166597159.en. Downloaded on 06 February 2021.
Wikipedia Contributors. (n.d.). Skywalker hoolock gibbon. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skywalker_hoolock_gibbon
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