Wildlife Conservation Day Dec. 4, 2024

It"s Wildlife Conservation Day—an important reminder to celebrate and defend our planet"s incredible biodiversity. Many species face extinction, including Atlantic walrus, Cross River gorillas, saolas and sea minks. Since its launch in 2012, this special day has highlighted the illegal wildlife trade and other threats that animals face. It also draws attention to the need for stronger long-term solutions.

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Dec. 22, 2024Christmas tree at Crystal Pier, San Diego, California, United States
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Jul. 14, 2024Baia del Silenzio in Sestri Levante, Italy
May 27, 2026World Otter Day
Aug. 10, 2024Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA
Oct. 24, 2024Bodie State Historic Park, California, United States
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Apr. 24, 2025Spire Cove in Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward, Alaska, United States
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Jan. 11, 2026Blue walls of Chefchaouen, Morocco
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Willamette National Forest, Oregon
Feb. 22, 2025Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, United States
May 6, 2026Thunderstorm above the plains, Bulgaria
Aug. 29, 2025Aerial view of Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain
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Jul. 24, 2024Cousins Day
Jul. 21, 2024Kendwa village, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Mar. 2, 2025Megalong Valley, Blue Mountains National Park, NSW, Australia
Feb. 25, 2024Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island
Jun. 27, 2025Splendid leaf frog
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Oct. 26, 2023Schönbrunn Palace Park, Vienna, Austria
Jan. 3, 2026J.R.R. Tolkien Day
Dare to delve into this dense swamp
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