World Bear Day celebrates all bears, regardless of species.  Though some are doing well, like the American black bear, others are Vulnerable (IUCN Red List) or Threatened (ESA) like the Andean (spectacled) bear. Andean Bear

This day is to raise awareness about manatees, their habitats, and the challenges they face.  This is a US appreciation day so focuses on the West Indian manatee or Florida manatee.

This day honors beavers and the people who study them.

It's a day to learn about bats and their important roles in nature and in our daily lives.

The day is dedicated to raising awareness about the Pallas's cat, a small wild cat that lives in the grasslands and steppes of Central Asia. 

World Penguin Day recognizes one of the unique birds on the planet. Gentoo Penguins

There are 4 species of tapir, all except for the Brazilian tapir they are all endangered species. Malayan Tapir

It's a day to honor the hyena as an important predator and scavenger. Spotted Hyena

This is the world's largest day of amphibian education and conservation action.

This day raises awareness of the plight of the clouded leopard. Both in the wild and in captivity, the clouded leopard needs our help to maintain its current population levels and to grow. Clouded Leopard