Events

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

World hippopotamus day is to celebrate these unique mammals of Africa.

World Whale Day aims to raise awareness of these magnificent creatures, their beauty as well as their ecological value to the planet. \ Fin Whale, my favorite whale.

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 […]