Events

This day is to celebrate the handful of freshwater dolphins.  All are endangered due to habitat loss, pollution, and hunting.  We have already lost one freshwater dolphin, the baiji, lets […]

International Gibbon Day is to learn and appreciate the lesser apes.  Gibbons are sometimes called the "forest singers".  Their calls can be heard for miles. White-Cheeked Gibbon

World Lemur Day raises awareness about the need to protect this unique primate. The day also celebrates lemur diversity. Coquerel’s Sifaka Black and White Ruffed Lemur Ringed-Tailed Lemur

World Numbat Day shows appreciation for this amazing mammal. It's also a day to encourage action to help conserve these endangered animals. Numbat photo from Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page)

National Bison Day seeks to raise awareness about the bison's role in American history and the ongoing conservation efforts to maintain this majestic creature's population. Plains Bison

World Anteater Day is celebrated to raise awareness of anteaters and their important role in the ecosystem. The day also highlights the unique adaptations of anteaters and the need to […]

World Walrus Day celebrates walruses and their importance to the environment

International Jaguar Day was created to raise awareness about the increasing threats facing the jaguar and the critical conservation efforts ensuring its survival from Mexico to Argentina.

International Cheetah Day is a day to raise awareness of cheetahs, focus on their conservation, and celebrate their unique adaptations and importance to the ecosystem. Cheetah

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 […]