Events

A day to celebrate wild koalas and protect their habitats. Unfortunately I have no photos of wild koalas

This is a special day for bird watchers. Turkey and Black Vultures

This is a day to recognize all the endangered species and the effects on the biodiversity of the planet.  For example both these species are extinct in the wild. Guam Kingfisher Socorro Dove

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.

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 world. Black-Bellied Pangolin