National Wildlife Day: Things you must know | History, Facts, and How to Celebrate

National Wildlife Day: Things you must know | History, Facts, and How to Celebrate

National Wildlife Day is celebrated every year on the 4th of September with the aim of spreading awareness of endangered species, preservation, and conservation efforts around the world. Zoos, aviaries, and marine sanctuaries arrange a number of ways to get involved.

 
1 Why Celebrate National Wildlife Day
2 History of National Wildlife Day
3 Facts About National Wildlife Day
4 How to Celebrate National Wildlife Day
5 Hashtags Related to Wildlife Day

 

Why Celebrate National Wildlife Day

The national holiday is regarded as having tremendous significance, particularly in current harsh conditions like increasing global warming, climate change, and widespread deforestation which are alarming for animals.

Thus, doubling the efforts and raising awareness of the condition of wild animals worldwide, National Wildlife day is celebrated on two dates. The day is also celebrated on February 22nd to honor the memory and birthday of Wildlife Warrior Steve Irwin.

 

History Of National Wildlife Day

National Wildlife Day was established in 2005 by Colleen Paige, a Pet Lifestyle expert to raise awareness of the hazards of wildlife extinction. Originally, the day fell on September 4. Paige added February 22nd to honor Steve Irwin's contributions to global conservation efforts after his passing.

Wildlife Day Founder Colleen Paige

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As a pet lifestyle expert, animal advocate, conservationist, animal behaviorist, and author, Colleen Paige also founded a number of other animal-related holidays, including National Dog Day and National Cat Day, to raise awareness of the condition of animals worldwide.

 

Shocking facts about Wildlife

  1. Over 26,500 species have been identified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as being in danger of going extinct.
  2. Experts estimate that more than 1,000 times the rate of extinction that occurs naturally, 200 species of plants and animals go extinct every 24 hours.
  3. 40% of amphibian species and 25% of all mammal species are on the verge of extinction.
  4. Laws for the conservation of wildlife have been passed in the United States. Among the notable legislation enacted by the government are the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Conservation Act.
  5. The status of the mountain gorillas was improved from critically endangered to endangered in 2018, while the fin whale status become worse from endangered to vulnerable.

 

How to celebrate National Wildlife Day:

You can celebrate National Wildlife Day in many ways.

  1. Partner with a local animal sanctuary or Zoo to host a fun and educational event.
  2. Distributing leaflets and, if you have a website, adding information to it to help in promoting an event at your neighborhood zoo or library.
  3. Donate money and volunteer time to groups that promote animal preservation.
  4. Make a painting of your favorite wild animal and share it with your society so that they become aware of this day
  5. Visit a zoo or aquarium to take part in a formal occasion. A lot of wildlife sanctuaries also hold talks about international preservation and conservation initiatives.

 

Twitter Hashtags:

#nationalWildlifeDay
#WildlifeDay
#wildlifeConservation
#globalWildLifeDay

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