Pandora is Right Here

For those of you who have seen the film Avatar, perhaps you are wishing you lived in such a beautiful place. Some people are even experiencing what is being dubbed "Avatar Depression" because they don't have a place like Pandora. Well, I have news for you. Our planet is beautiful, and believe it or not, in need of defense just as Pandora was in the movie. Don't believe me? How about these pictures and facts to convince you.

Have you ever seen the northern lights? They are truly a sight to behold (but one hard to spot when drowned out by city lights).

Did you feel sorrow when home tree fell in Avatar? What about the giant redwoods and hemlocks that are falling today? Or the trees of the rainforests of earth?

The Sky People have sent us a message... That they can take whatever they want. That no one can stop them. Well we will send them a message. You ride out as fast as the wind can carry you... You tell the other clans to come. Tell them Toruk Makto calls to them! You fly now, with me! My brothers! Sisters! And we will show the Sky People... That they can not take whatever they want! And that this... this is our land! (From Avatar)

You say there are unique animals in Pandora, more amazing than any here on earth. With that you are also mistaken, there are many beautiful and amazing creatures on Earth that are in trouble and need your help. Below are a couple of examples.

The mountain lion, cougar or puma: Due to excessive hunting following the European colonization of the Americas, and continuing human development of cougar habitat, populations have dropped in most parts of its historical range. With its vast range, the cougar has dozens of names and various references in the mythology of the indigenous Americans and in contemporary culture. Typical Length: males, about eight to as much as nine feet from the nose to the tip of its tail, and females, about six to seven feet.

The Whooping Crane: Endangered North American Bird. This is one of only two species of crane in the N. America. They can live 22-24 years when healthy and free. There are only 250 left in the wild (at most).They stand up to 5 feet tall with a 7.5 foot wing span.

Salmon: Salmon journeys can be hundreds, even thousands of miles long. The longest known trip was made by a Chinook salmon that went 2,400 miles Inland just to spawn! Salmon are in trouble, though. Pollution, overfishing, and dams are killing them off. The dams need to come down and the pollution needs to stop.

Whales and dolphins: Did you know that some nations are still whaling? Japan continues the practice and thinly veils it as scientific research. There are also hundreds of dolphins killed each year in Japan. With each year the oceans become more and more polluted. They also grow warmer with each passing year. This all leads to the death of these amazing creatures. This must stop now.

Toruk Makto was mighty. He brought the clans together in a time of great sorrow. All Navi people know this story. (From Avatar)

Will you defend the Pandora that's right outside your window?