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2022-09-13 19:51:12 AND WHAT ABOUT THE SEA CUCUMBERS?

Sea Cucumber Holders, you're not forgotten!

We do have another nice bonus for you: increased chances of getting a drop in our next partner raffle!

The sea cucumber is small, but strong! Congrats to all the holders on such a nice gift from ARL. And there are plenty of other themed weeks ahead of us, friends. Wondering what the wheel will reveal next time? Открыть/Комментировать

2022-09-12 18:10:06 SEA CUCUMBER WEEK: PINEAPPLE SEA CUCUMBER

Continuing the week of sea cucumbers! Today we're talking about the pineapple sea cucumber, an unusual member of our collection.

PINEAPPLE SEA CUCUMBER IN ARL

Name: ARL Thelenota Ananas
Tier: 2
SubTier: Common
Class: Sea Cucumber

WHY IS IT GOING EXTINCT?

The pineapple sea cucumber is the most popular species of trepangs eaten in China and other Southeast Asian countries. Scientists have confirmed that pineapple sea cucumbers are good for the human body, because they contain antioxidants as well as anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and antiviral properties. That’s what makes them such a popular product.

LIFESTYLE AND FACTS

The holothuria's body is rapidly regenerative. It can completely regenerate even from a quarter of its body, with a new holothuria also growing from the other part.

In case of danger, the sea cucumber explodes, ejecting its intestines, hoping to escape while the predator eats the discarded parts.

The pineapple sea cucumber is one of the largest species of holothuria. And its size is difficult to measure because it shrinks when touched in any way and enlarges when moved, so scientists determine the size of holothuria only from photographs.

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2022-09-11 23:18:08 ​Patience and hard work: donation stats for August

You've been waiting and waiting, friends: we brought you some interesting stats on donations from last month! First, let us tell you what news we have for you:

- Tier0 and Tier4 have equaled Tier1 in percentage of distributions in all frameworks!

- We also have a separate donation pool for Tier0 and Tier4 - 10% of the total amount

HOW DOES THIS WORK?

Previously the distribution of donations was like this: 50% to holders, 25% to funds, 25% to us. Now, we give 10% from our own 25% personally to Tier4 and Tier0.

- Now the distribution of separate donation pool looks like this: 50% TON for Tier0 and 50% TON for Tier4 (of course, excluding our NFT).

Statistics for August:

- For August, $937 was sent to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

- Tier0 and Tier4 were equally distributed 198 TON.

- Among Tier1 holders, 412 TON were distributed.

- NFT Mammals holders received a total of 601 TON.

- Arachnids holders received 225 TON in August.

- All in all, 1375 TON were transferred to holders

Total raised: 2811 TON!


Autumn has arrived, which means it's time to drink warm tea and follow our news. Have a great weekend, everyone! Открыть/Комментировать

2022-09-07 18:55:52 WHY THE CUCUMBERS?

As you know, this week is dedicated to the amazing creatures of the holothuria. Another name for them is "sea cucumbers.” So why are they addressed like that?

Calling them "sea cucumbers" is not a coincidence. Apparently, researchers noticed the unusual property of holothuria to shrink, and become covered in bubbles, when touched. After such a metamorphosis, holothuria do resemble an ordinary cucumber from the vegetable garden...

For all their funny appearance, holothuria are the most important aquatic inhabitants. For example, sea cucumbers recycle the remains of plants, and other living creatures, deposited on the seabed.

The ARL project considers these representatives worthy of special attention, not only to conservationists, but also to holders! We won't reveal all the cards at once, but let's just say that our cucumber holders will definitely be happy at the end of the week!..! Открыть/Комментировать

2022-09-06 20:08:00 ​ANNOUNCING SEA CUCUMBERS WEEK AT ARL!

Greetings to all holders, and animal lovers!

We're continuing our tradition, and announcing another themed week!

This week will be dedicated to the adorable sea cucumbers, otherwise known as holothurians, or trepangs, and their holders.

These unusual creatures resemble caterpillars in appearance. They live in flocks at the bottom of the ocean, and serve as its decontaminator - they feed on the remains of sea creatures and algae. The only enemy of sea cucumbers is man. Because of their delicious and healthy meat, many varieties are on the verge of extinction...

Read more about Sea Cucumbers ARL:

Class: Sea Cucumber
Number of NFTs: 16

Of these:

Tier3: 9
Tier2: 7
Tier1: 0

DISINTAR

Floor for sea cucumbers: 299.2 TON
Most expensive sea cucumber: 3,334.75 TON
Total cost of Sea Cucumbers: 3,965.7 TON (~$6,503,748)
Not for sale: 13

GETGEMS

Floor for sea cucumbers: 290 TON
Most expensive sea cucumbers: 3333,75 TON
Total value of sea cucumbers: 7,951.7 TON (~$13,040.7879)
Not for sale: 10

The 1st post is coming out tomorrow! Открыть/Комментировать

2022-08-30 18:13:48 Back after a long time

Sea turtle babies, Loggerheads (Caretta caretta), were recently discovered on the coast of New Orleans.

You might be thinking, "So what? Like turtles, so what?" But it's not that simple. These are not your average sea turtles - they are a very rare species, as they were last seen many years ago, and it was suspected that Loggerheads were extinct!

Current population situation.

The number of turtles living in the wild is extremely difficult to track. Their populations are very scattered, and they make distant migrations.

What does a Loggerhead look like?

- An adult Loggerhead turtle reaches a length of 70-95 cm, and a weight of 80 to 200 kg.
- The heart-shaped carapace, covered with horny shields, is brown, reddish-brown, or olive in color. Its back has five pairs of rib shields, which distinguishes it from other sea turtle species.
- The head is very massive, and covered with large shields. The upper part of the head slightly protrudes ahead of the lower part, but does not have such a pronounced beak at the end, as in the Bissa turtle.

They are also true polyglots; they are practically the only turtles that can understand the "language" of dolphins.

This discovery proves that the animals are fighting for their existence, and do not want to disappear!

We sincerely hope that those animals that moved to Tier-0 will soon be found, and continue their beautiful lineage. Открыть/Комментировать

2022-08-23 13:52:09 ​BIG CAT'S WEEK: SNOW LEOPARD

Let's move on to the big cat's week! Today, we are covering the snow leopard, a proud and unique representative of our collection. Considering the beauty of the ounce, and its status as a protected animal, we agree that it is worthy of a detailed story.

SNOW LEOPARD IN ARL

Name: ARL Panthera Uncia
Tier: 3
SubTier: Mythical
Class: Mammals

WHY IS IT GOING EXTINCT?

The ounce is a member of the carnivorous mammals. It belongs to the feline family, isolated in the genus and species of ounce. The main cause of extinction is the illegal hunting of snow leopards. Poachers hunt ounces mainly for their fur, but the bones of the animal, used in Oriental medicine, are also valuable. Interestingly, China has the highest population of snow leopards in the world.

LIFESTYLE AND FACTS

• Surprisingly, snow leopards (yep, that's another name for ounces!) have a very long tail: it is three-quarters the length of the animal's body and seems very massive, but in fact it's just fluffy;

• Despite their name, these animals are not fond of walking in deep, loose, snow and try to avoid it by choosing beaten trails.

• The snow leopard can handle prey that is three times its own size. As an excellent jumper (a leap of 6-7 meters), it catches up with its prey unexpectedly. Amazingly, the ounce never attacks a human first, which also contributes to illegal hunting.

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2022-08-20 23:01:42 ​THE LION'S SHARE OF ART

Friends, today we wish to talk about lions, and their place in art!

Big cats have always fascinated creators: poems were written about them, they were depicted in paintings, movies were shot (remember the Metro Goldwyn Mayer screensaver?). Our team got curious about the image of the lion in sculpture, specifically St. Mark's Lion. The lion of St. Mark is a true symbol of Venice: images and monuments dedicated to him are spread all over the city. Venetians are proud of this image, and still depict the winged lion on flags, documents, and in architecture.

The ARL project, in turn, is proud of the images of lions that have become NFT. In this way, our artists have not only immortalized these proud beasts, in a relevant and modern way, but have also attracted the attention of many people interested in preserving the lion population on our planet.



Our lion at GetGems
Our lion on Disintar


What lions in art do you remember? Share your findings in the comments under the post! Открыть/Комментировать

2022-08-16 23:02:02 BIG CAT'S WEEK: MALAYAN TIGER

Good evening to all holders, as well as animal lovers!

The cat we are about to discuss today is a proud and strong predator, one of the most dangerous members of the feline family... Or no? Our guest is the smallest subspecies of the tiger, and lives in the south of the Malacca Peninsula. Meet the Malayan tiger.

MALAYAN TIGER IN ARL

Name: ARL Panthera Tigris SSP Jacksoni
Tier: 1
SubTier: Mythical
Class: Mammals

WHY ARE THEY ENDING UP EXTINCT?

The International Union for Conservation of Nature has placed the Malayan tiger in the category of "critically endangered" species. According to their data, there are now less than 250 mature individuals of the Malay tiger. One reason is the loss of its traditional habitat. The Malayan tiger can be found only in the southern part of the Malay Peninsula, where there is not enough forest habitat to support more than 50 mature tigers.

The second reason of the tiger population decrease is, of course, poaching. Teeth, claws, skin and meat of tigers are in high demand on the black market. Between 2000 and 2013, body parts of at least 94 tigers were confiscated. Unfortunately, in the twenty-first century many people are still convinced that tiger bones have medicinal properties.

LIFESTYLE AND FACTS

- The body length of an adult male tiger is about 230 cm. Females, as usual, are slightly smaller. The weight of the animal can reach 120 kilograms;

- After the tiger gains the primacy among males, he tries to win over the females. This is not an easy task, as she will start to slap him, growl, and drive him away in various ways! The male, on the other hand, has to endure and wait for his beloved's good mood;

- In spite of its low population, the Malay tiger is considered a strong and clever predator. Thus, the coat of arms of Malaysia depicts this animal exactly, which has become a real symbol of the state!

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2022-08-15 22:15:00 HURRY UP!

Friends!!!

Did you know that as early as tomorrow we'll be selecting the winners of our green Airdrop, who will receive the long-awaited NFT TON Frogs!

Important: Only owners of ARL toads and frogs are eligible to participate in the Airdrop.

Hurry up and pick your frogs so that fortune can jump right into your hands!

See you at the ARL Открыть/Комментировать