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 […]