50 years of the Endangered Species Act Dec 28, 2023

50 years of the Endangered Species Act

Today is a special milestone for our furry, scaly, and feathered friends: the Endangered Species Act is turning 50. This landmark legislation, signed into law in 1973, has been helping species on the brink for half a century. Who"s that in the spotlight? A humpback whale! Known for their haunting songs and acrobatic breaches, these gentle giants are a success story of the ESA. They were once on the edge of extinction, largely due to commercial whaling, but thanks to conservation efforts, their population has bounced back from around 5,000 in 1966 to an estimated 135,000 today. However, our work isn"t over. Challenges persist, from habitat loss to poaching. So, what can we do? Spread the word, support conservation efforts, participate in local initiatives, and be eco-friendly.

© Paul Souders/DanitaDelimont.com

palette

Today in History

Dec 28, 2018A species no longer at risk
Dec 28, 2019Did they forget to fly south?
Dec 28, 2020Wildcat in a winter wonderland
Dec 28, 2021Kjell Henriksen Observatory
Dec 28, 2022Maloja, Switzerland
Dec 28, 2024Endangered Species Act
Dec 28, 2025Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act of 1973

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Mar 2, 2023Negratín Reservoir, Granada, Spain
Aug 8, 2022Pantaleu
May 24, 2024European Day of Parks
Aug 11, 2022It s Mountain Day in Japan
May 5, 2025Cinco de Mayo
Apr 10, 2021Bear cubs roughhouse on Siblings Day
Oct 6, 2023Taughannock Falls State Park
Oct 21, 2021Here s looking Atchafalaya
Jul 18, 2021Grand finish of Le Tour
Sep 19, 2022State funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
May 23, 2018Everybody loves World Turtle Day
Dec 6, 2020A hidden jewel in Croatia
Dec 5, 2018’Chess on ice’
Mar 8, 2018Celebrate International Women’s Day
Apr 20, 2019Glacial spires in the fog
Feb 25, 2024Black History Month
May 8, 2019’Chess on ice’
Jul 21, 2022Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds, England
Mar 23, 2024World Meteorological Day
Mar 26, 2025Manatee Appreciation Day
May 15, 2019Basking in the glow
Dec 9, 2020It s Computer Science Education Week
Dec 3, 2024Amber Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Sep 27, 2021Sharp-dressed bug
Mar 24, 2023Wild garlic in bloom at Hainich National Park, Germany
Feb 23, 2018Aerial view of the Colorado River Delta in Mexico
Oct 20, 2024International Sloth Day
Mar 31, 2022Happy Birthday, Eiffel Tower
Dec 21, 2023Winter solstice
Mar 5, 2023Cherry blossom season in Tokyo