National Endangered Species Day is an annual observance that is marked on the third Friday in May to raise awareness about the plight of endangered species and the need for conservation efforts to protect them. This year, Endangered Species Day 2024 will be observed on Friday, May 17. On this day, thousands of people around the world participate, celebrate, and take action to protect threatened and endangered species around the world. This global day of action and celebration was created and founded by David Robinson and the Endangered Species Coalition in 2006 and has been marked every year ever since. Cutest Video Ever! Critically Endangered White Baby Antelope Dances Around at Illinois’ Brookfield Zoo (Watch).

Endangered Species Day 2024 Date and Theme

Endangered Species Day 2024 will be observed on Friday, May 17. This year's National Endangered Species Day theme is “Celebrate Saving Species.”

National Endangered Species Day Significance

National Endangered Species Day is an important day that serves as a reminder of the alarming rate at which various species are disappearing from the planet. This is happening due to factors such as habitat destruction, poaching, pollution, climate change, and other human activities. The global event shines light on the urgent need for action to protect and preserve these vulnerable species and their habitats before it's too late. Sea Level Rise Alters Habitat of Endangered Species: Study.

On this international day, various events and activities are held around the world to highlight the plight of endangered species and ways to protect them. Events such as educational programmes, community outreach initiatives, conservation projects, and fundraising efforts are being held to support conservation organisations and initiatives around the globe. It's a time for people to come together to learn about endangered species, their importance to ecosystems, and what individuals and communities can do to help save them from extinction.

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