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カオヤイ国立公園設立 55 周年

Today we celebrate the 55th anniversary of one of Thailand’s treasures, Khao Yai National Park. Khao Yai is the oldest national Park in Thailand, nestled in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, about 3 hours outside of Bangkok. With the help of renowned Thai conservationist, Boonsong Lekakul, the Thai government declared the park protected land on September 18, 1962. The sprawling 837 square mile park is a treasure to visitors from around the world.

Today’s slideshow Doodle will take you on a journey through the park to catch a glimpse of wildlife unique to Thailand, such as gaurs, ottors, and gibbons. Khao Yai is a sanctuary for over 70 types of mammals, including elephants, bears, and deer, as well as hundreds of species of birds. Visitors are even known to come across macaque monkeys in the winding roads as they venture into the park! Khao Yai is also home to magnificent waterfalls, hiking trails, and even white water rafting.

If you’re planning a visit to the park, you’re not alone – Khao Yai welcomes over a million visitors each year to take in nature, seek out wildlife sightings, and sleep under the stars. As a place with so many natural wonders to behold, we celebrate the 55 years of Khao Yai and hope for many more to come.

2017 年チリ建国記念日

On this date in 1810, the first Junta de Gobierno (Government Junta) was formed, and the Chilean people embarked on an eight-year-long struggle for independence from Spain.

Many Chileans take advantage of the holidays and the good weather to travel and gather with friends and family. Kites fill the skies, and revelers dance the traditional cueca. Children and grown-ups alike might indulge in a sack race, fight to the top of a palo ensebado (greased pole), or even try a game of pillar el chancho, aiming to catch a very greasy pig!

Today’s Doodle, by Chilean artist Paloma Valdivia, celebrates the country’s pride in its diverse people and its bountiful natural resources. Each element of the Doodle carries a special meaning:

The Mapuche (indigenous people) and the huaso (Chilean cowboys) represent Chile's diverse people.
The mountain represents the Andes Mountain range, which stretches along Chile’s eastern borders and is home to some of the world’s tallest peaks.
The little red boat signifies the special relationship Chileans share with the sea and its resources.
The cactus represents the north of Chile, home to the driest desert in the world, the Atacama.
The penguin represents Chile’s Antarctic territory, base to several Chilean and international research stations. Remote Easter Island is home to the moai, gigantic monoliths carved by the Rapa Nui people centuries ago.
The majestic condor (among the world’s heaviest flying birds) and the bright red copihue (Chile’s national flower) symbolize the country’s rich biodiversity.
With so much to celebrate, we hope you'll join us in shouting a loud and happy ¡Feliz Dieciocho!

Today is the first day of school in many countries. And the school of fish in our Doodle is ready to dive into the brainy brine! A whale swims toward the classroom, textbooks in fin. A starfish crams in the remainder of its summer reading, and a turtle and friends embark on their first science project.

Here's hoping our seagoing scholars inspire you to have a great school year!

今日は多くの国の学校の最初の日である。そして、私達のいたずら書きの魚の学校は、知性的な塩水に飛び込む用意ができている！クジラは教室、垂直安定板の教科書に泳ぐ。その夏の読みの残りにはヒトデが詰め込み、ウミガメと友人は、それらの最初の科学プロジェクトに乗り出す。

ここで私達の遠洋航路の学者が望んでいる あなたが大きい学年を持っていることを促す！


2017/09/01 Fri