The greed to live a comfortable and lavish lifestyle has cost us an array of animals that will soon be visible in history and science books. Sadly, the world's most captivating and beautiful critters are being slaughtered by the widespread and horrible human network for some extremely futile intent, even though there is an abundance of substitutes for stuff like ivory and fur, which really do not require the killing of the voiceless animals. Still, bragging about the "real tiger skin" used as a carpet is essential. Mutilating live sharks and throwing them back into the ocean to suffer just because shark fin soup tastes delicious is an awful way to gain nutrients. To ensure that these incredible animals should not become a part of the past, the globe will celebrate Wildlife Conservation Day 2022 on Sunday, December 4, to spread awareness about preserving and protecting Earth’s endangered flora and fauna. From Javan Rhinos, Polar Bears to Tasmanian Devil, Know About 7 of The Most Endangered Animal Species in The World.

Wildlife Conservation Day History

In 2012, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton put a call to action to increase awareness and engage conservationists on the global occasion of Wildlife Conservation Day on December 4. The decision was taken during a “Wildlife Trafficking and Conservation: A Call to Action” event organized at the State Department on November 8, 2012. During the event, Hillary Clinton highlighted the White House's Strategy to manage and address the rising global issue of wildlife trafficking. From 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' in India to 'Amazon Forest Protection Bill' in Brazil, 7 Campaigns That Promote Nature and Wildlife Conservation.

Wildlife Conservation Day Significance

Wildlife on the planet is under siege. Due to an increasing number of illegal poaching cases, animals like tigers, elephants, rhinos, lemurs, sea turtles and gorillas are at risk of extinction. Even today, the trade of endangered species for their body parts has been in the headlines. To make the general public aware of the importance of preserving these species, World Wildlife Conservation Day is observed annually in December. The international observance allows everybody to contribute and learn more about wildlife crimes. On the event day, numerous conservation groups, zoos, and wildlife communities hold various events like educational seminars and exhibits to explain the significance of the occasion.

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