Endangered Species Day May 17, 2024

Endangered Species Day

Today, on Endangered Species Day, we unite in a collective effort for conservation. Currently, there are over 44,000 species that are threatened with extinction. Among the world"s most endangered animals are Javan and black rhinos, mountain gorillas, and Hawksbill turtles.

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Today in History

May 17, 2018Celebrating Norwegian Constitution Day
May 17, 2019Work out on your way to work
May 17, 2020My my, it s Syttende Mai
May 17, 2021Happy Syttende Mai!
May 17, 2022Salt ponds of Maras, Peru
May 17, 2023Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz, California
May 17, 2025A delta in the Venetian Lagoon, Italy

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May 3, 2024The Sonoran Desert, Arizona
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May 10, 2021An ancient sailing tradition takes to the water
Nov 16, 2019Mountain mists over Bavaria
Apr 28, 2019A good time in the Badlands
Apr 4, 2019Taking the forest to the cloud
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Sep 4, 2024Dusky eagle-owls, Pakistan