Events

This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the plight of the Asiatic black bear, also known as the moon bear, and to celebrate efforts to protect them. 

World Lion Day seeks to inform the public about the decline of lion populations in the wild and the efforts being made to stop them from becoming endangered. It is also an opportunity to celebrate lions' cultural significance and the important role they play in ecosystems.  In the last 100 years, the lion population has […]

World Elephant Day is a day to get people to support organizations that are working to stop the illegal poaching and trade of elephant ivory and other wildlife products, protect wild elephant habitat, and provide sanctuaries and alternative habitats for domestic elephants to live freely. African Elephant Asian Elephant

This day aims to highlight the threats facing these unique animals, which are native to the border regions of Kenya and Somalia, and to promote conservation efforts.  This day aims to highlight the threats facing these unique animals, which are native to the border regions of Kenya and Somalia, and to promote conservation efforts. 

It's a time to recognize the ecological importance of wolves, raise awareness about their conservation, and address misconceptions surrounding them.

The day encourages us to show appreciation for lizards and to learn more about them. Kimberly Rock Monitor

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.