Wildlife Conservation Day seeks to spread awareness about preserving and protecting the natural world and its inhabitants. Additionally, the observance strives to put an end to wildlife crime and supporting the Endangered Species Act. This day is sometimes called National Conservation Day, since World Wildlife Day is in March. Hellbender Black Rhinoceros Aldabra Giant Tortoise […]
Llama Day celebrates llamas for their friendly demeanor and fluffy appearance, llamas make great pack animals and even therapy animals due to their calming presence. Llama
Monkey Day celebrates monkeys and "all things simian", including other non-human primates such as apes, tarsiers, and lemurs. Monkey Day is celebrated worldwide and often also known as World Monkey Day and International Monkey Day. Squirrel Monkey Japanese Macaque
The name speaks for itself. However, it's origin is a bit sketchy. Zoos I've written about in 2024.
This day is for bird-watchers, and is the last day of the US Christmas Bird Count. Turkey Vulture
This is a day to become more informed about penguins and their current issues. For example the Galapagos penguin is the only penguin that sometimes swims into the northern hemisphere, it is also an endangered species. King Penguins second only to Emperor Penguins in size
This is the day to appreciate squirrels, for which there are 122 species of "tree" squirrels. Prevost's Squirrel
This day is to learn and protect zebras. There are three species of zebra, the plains zebra (doing well), the mountain zebra (vulnerable/threatened), and Grevy's zebra (endangered).
This day is to raise awareness of the endangered great ape: Bonobo. Though they look very similar to a chimpanzee they are a completely separate species. Also, whereas chimpanzees are known for their aggression the bonobo is known for its much more passivity.
This day is for raising awareness of the pangolin, for which there are 8 species (4 in Asia, 4 in Africa). Pangolins are the most illegally trafficked animals in the world. Black-Bellied Pangolin
