United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD) is celebrated every year on 3 March to celebrate wild animals and plants. Every year, we recognize the unique roles and contributions of wildlife to people and the planet.
What is World Wildlife Day?
On 20 December 2013 at the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), March 3 was declared United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD). This day holds significance as the day that the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was signed in 1973. The UNGA Resolution designated the CITES Secretariat as the facilitator for the global observance of this special day for wildlife on the UN calendar. UN World Wildlife Day has now become the global annual event dedicated to wildlife.
People everywhere rely on wildlife and biodiversity-based resources to meet our needs - from food, to fuel, medicines, housing, and clothing. For us to enjoy the benefits and the beauty that nature brings us and our planet, people have been working together to make sure ecosystems are able to thrive and plant and animal species are able to exist for future generations. So, let’s celebrate wildlife and the important conservation work being done around the world!
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If Pets Had Thumbs Day
Not having opposable thumbs presents some limitations! On March 3, If Pets Had Thumbs Day, we are given the opportunity to imagine what life would be like if WE (your fuzzy little friends) had that extra digit.
Would we use it for good or evil?
Grab your Peep and read on. These are the things WE thought we could do with Thumbs!
1 Teach us how to give a high five or shake a paw
Cinnamon our previous hairy slobbery sister could do both (but do we have a photo -- NO).
2 Think of all the other things you could do!
Open cans, play fetch (by yourself), open doors, change channels on the remote...
What can you add to the list?
We are joining AWEE Mondays!
