World Wildlife Conservation Day
December 4 · Level 8 · #478 of 2238
World Wildlife Conservation Day reminds us that many animals and plants are at risk of vanishing because of human activity. It draws attention to protecting species and the places they live.
How it is celebrated: conservation groups and nature reserves host talks and clean-up drives, and many people donate to wildlife projects or simply learn about the rare species living near them.
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, more than 40,000 species on its Red List are classed as threatened with extinction.