Endangered Species Day May 16, 2025

Endangered Species Day

Each year on the third Friday of May, people worldwide recognise Endangered Species Day—a day to celebrate, learn about and act on behalf of at-risk wildlife. First launched in 2006 by the Endangered Species Coalition and conservationist David Robinson, this event inspires local and global efforts to protect threatened animals and their habitats.

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Serene waters on a trembling earth
Owl be seeing you ... somewhere!
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A beacon in the golden light
The lungs of Earth
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Among the cedar and spruce
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Feb. 20, 2025Red deer, Canada
A breathtaking cave when it’s cold
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Past below, future ahead
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Remembering D-Day
Trails leading to the gateway of nature.
Sharks, just living their lives
You otter check this out
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Single file, now!
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