Endangered Species Day May 16, 2025

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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Oct. 6, 2025Anshun Bridge, Chengdu, China
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Mar. 11, 2024Koala sleeping in a eucalyptus tree, Australia
The largest gypsum dune field
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The sea pool of Penzance
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