April 3
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Wildlife & Environment
Awareness Days Calendar
Celebrating animal & environmental holidays throughout the year.
Full Calendar
April 4
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World Stray Animals Day
April 4
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World Civet Day
April 7
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International Beaver Day
April 17
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Bat Appreciation Day
April 22
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World Earth Day
April 23
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International Pallas Cat Day
Today we are celebrating Pallas Cats. Fun fact: Unlike domestic cats, Pallas Cats don't meow. When they need to communicate, they'll honk, growl and chirp at each other. When they are excited or scared, they make a sound like a yelp of small dog than any typical cat sound.
April 25
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World Penguin Day
April 27
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International Hyena Day
May 2
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World Tuna Day
May 3
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International Leopard Day
May 3
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Wild Koala Day
May 8
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World Donkey Day
May 15
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Endangered Species Day - third Friday of May
May 20
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World Bee Day
Today, we are celebrating some of the hardest-working heroes on the planet for World Bee Day! While they might seem small, bees carry a massive responsibility on their tiny shoulders—sustaining our ecosystems, driving biodiversity, and safeguarding global food security. In fact, one out of every three spoonfuls of food we enjoy depends entirely on pollinators. Protecting these incredible creatures isn't just about preserving honey; it’s about securing a healthier, greener, and more resilient environment for all wildlife and communities. Creating a buzz for conservation doesn't require a backyard hive. We can all make a tangible difference right where we are by planting native, nectar-rich flowers, eliminating harmful pesticides, and advocating for healthy local habitats. When we look out for the bees, we are looking out for the future of our entire planet. This World Bee Day, let’s commit to keeping our ecosystems thriving, vibrant, and beautifully connected.
May 22
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International Day for Biological Diversity
From the smallest insect to the largest mammal, every living organism forms a vital strand in the complex web of life that sustains our planet. This International Day for Biological Diversity, we recognize that halting ecosystem loss requires immediate, grass-roots action right in our own neighborhoods.
May 23
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World Turtle Day
Turtles and tortoises are among the planet’s ultimate survivors, having roamed the Earth for over 220 million years and outlasting the dinosaurs. As vital ecosystem engineers, they play an irreplaceable role in maintaining the health of our lands and waterways—whether by grazing on seagrasses, keeping riverbeds clean, or dispersing seeds across terrestrial habitats. Yet today, more than half of all turtle species face the quiet threat of extinction. Their greatest modern challenges are entirely human-made, driven by rapid habitat loss, vehicle strikes near wetlands, and the devastating impact of macro-plastic pollution in our ecosystems. Protecting these ancient guardians requires immediate, everyday action right in our own communities. By consciously reducing plastic waste, driving mindfully near wetland areas, and keeping a watchful eye out for nesting sites, we can transform our local environments into safe havens where wildlife can safely coexist alongside us. They have survived shifting continents and ice ages; by cleaning up our habits and protecting their habitats today, we can ensure they survive the modern world, too.
May 25
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World Otter Day
May 31
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World Parrot Day
June 5
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world environment day
June 8
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World Oceans Day
June 11
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International Lynx Day
June 16
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World Sea Turtle Day
June 17
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World Croc Day
June 21
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World Giraffe Day
June 22
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