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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Apr. 14, 2025Atlantic spotted dolphins
Jul. 18, 2024Coral Reef Awareness Week
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Jul. 5, 2024Daintree Rainforest and Noah Beach, Queensland, Australia
Sep. 25, 2023Sea Otter Awareness Week
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Dec. 18, 2025Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, United States
Jul 2, 2026Ceiling of the Temple of Esna, Egypt
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Oct. 13, 2024Royal Alcázar of Seville, Spain
Jul 20, 2026International Moon Day
Jun. 7, 2024World Oceans Day
Aug. 7, 2025Monoliths of the Mingan Archipelago, Quebec
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Oct. 5, 2024World Teachers Day
Aug. 28, 2023Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dec. 3, 2023Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
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Feb. 26, 2026Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States
Aug. 26, 2023Berlin Cathedral and Museum Island, Berlin
Mar. 23, 2025World Meteorological Day
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Feb. 22, 2025Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Dec. 27, 2025Plate ice along Lake Superior, Grand Marais, Minnesota, United States
Jan. 18, 2024Pont Alexandre III, Paris, France