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
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Nov. 26, 2023Fallow deer, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England
Sep. 12, 2025World Dolphin Day
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Apr. 7, 2024International Beaver Day
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Aug. 4, 2024Friendship Day
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Oct. 23, 2023Corn maze in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania
Sep. 3, 2025Grizzly bears at Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States
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Apr. 14, 2024Bowling Ball Beach, California, USA
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Dec. 28, 2023Humpback whale, Disko Bay, Greenland
May 15, 2025Palace of Westminster, London, England
Jan. 19, 2024Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
Jan. 30, 2024Aýna, Albacete, Spain
Oct. 16, 2024Fossils of belemnites and ammonites, Jurassic Coast, UK
May 8, 2025World Donkey Day
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Sep. 18, 2024Gujō Hachiman Castle, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Dec. 16, 2023Guild houses of Grand-Place, Brussels, Belgium
One on land, a million in space
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