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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Today in History

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Dec. 4, 2023Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Dec. 4, 2025International Cheetah Day

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Jan. 16, 2026Leopard at Etosha National Park, Namibia
A flashy, frigid waterfowl
Misty mountain hop
This lesson is going swimmingly
Say hello to these halophytes!
Mar. 30, 2025Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
May 9, 2025Canadian Tulip Festival
Aug. 19, 2025Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Big Bends birthday bash
Jun. 26, 2024Banggai cardinalfish with sea anemone
Mar. 3, 2025World Wildlife Day
Dec. 15, 2023SantaPark, Lapland, Finland
Jul. 22, 2025Badlands National Park, South Dakota, United States
The origin of Canadas national parks
May 30, 2025Little Pigeon River, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, United States
Dec. 2, 2025Whistler, British Columbia
Mar. 15, 2025Pacific Rim Whale Festival
Jul. 4, 2024Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site
A starry night!
Jan. 3, 2026J.R.R. Tolkien Day
The Coast of Death
Something to ‘bee’ thankful for
May 27, 2024Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve
Time to make an impression
Mar. 13, 2026Church of Notre Dame de Bon-Port, Les Sables-dOlonne, France
Oct. 23, 2025International Day of the Snow Leopard
Apr. 11, 2026Sakura Days Japan Fair
Oct. 13, 2023Jasper Dark Sky Festival
Sep. 19, 2024International Talk Like a Pirate Day
Aug. 26, 2025Trullo buildings in Alberobello, Apulia, Italy