World Wildlife Day is observed every year on 3rd March with the motive of conserving nature along with diversifying life on earth. The day is focused on raising awareness about the wild fauna and flora. The main goal behind observing this day is to conserve and protect wildlife from external threats.
World Wildlife Day: History
During the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly on 20th December 2013, 3rd March was announced as World Wildlife Day.
As per the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), 8400 species of wild flora and fauna are critically endangered.
World Wildlife Day: Significance
The loss of species, ecosystems, and habitats leads t the threatening of life n the Earth. People are dependent on wildlife and biodiversity-based resources to meet their essential needs like medicine, housing, clothing, food, and fuel.
World Wildlife Day 2024: Theme
The World Wildlife Day 2024 theme is ‘Safeguarding key species for ecosystem restoration.’ The reason behind this theme is to save most of the critically endangered species of wild fauna and flora..
