World Wildlife Day 2023: We all have a favourite animal, whether it’s a scruffy rescue dog, a chatty parrot, a stately bison, or a silly-looking blobfish. Researchers have been studying the human-animal link for many years, and Indigenous people have valued it for millennia.
Hence, it should come as no surprise that the UN chose March 3 to be declared a global day to celebrate wildlife.
An excellent method to address threats to biodiversity is to band together out of love for creatures, their habitats, and their futures. Threats to biodiversity are a devastating, but anticipated, result of climate change.
In light of this, World Wildlife Day is an occasion to safeguard the survival of threatened species, recognise how wildlife enhances the beauty of our globe, and mobilise people to protect the planet and all its inhabitants.
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World Wildlife Day 2023: What to do on this special day?
1. Learn about them
Just learning more about a subject is one of the finest ways to become interested and passionate about it. You’ve already commemorated this unique day whether you read books from your local library, subscribe to National Geographic, or simply spend time in nature and observe the flora and animals.
2. Read books about wildlife
Create your library with a few wildlife-related books that will be of use! These are a few notable choices:
- “In The Shadow of Man” by Jane Goodall (Bookshop) (Amazon)
- “Love, Life, and Elephants: An African Love Story” by Daphne Sheldrick (Bookshop) (Amazon)
- “The Humane Gardener: Nurturing a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife” by Nancy Lawson (Bookshop) (Amazon)
- “Wilding: Returning Nature to Our Farm” by Isabella Tree (Bookshop) (Amazon)
- “Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World” by Katharine Hayhoe (Bookshop) (Amazon)
3. Watch Documentary
There is a tonne of wildlife movies and documentaries to spark your curiosity and give you a fresh perspective on the world, so far as documentaries are concerned. Think about relaxing with one (or many!) of these timeless works:
- Wonders of The Ocean (National Geographic)
- Our Planet (Netflix)
- Wild Babies (Netflix)
- Our Great National Parks (Netflix)
- Life in Color with David Attenborough (Netflix)
- Great Migrations (National Geographic)
4. Take part in a day event
To celebrate this day, find events around the globe or near your place. This will help you to get in touch with nature more.
