Art For Animal Days
With animal awareness days we have an opportunity to celebrate the wonderful array of creatures on our planet year-round. Find out what's on this month. Image by Jan Gemerle.
October 4th
World Animal Day
Originally conceived in 1925 by Heinrich Zimmermann, a German writer and publisher, World Animal Day aims to draw attention to the plight of endangered species, the cruelty faced by animals in captivity and the wild, the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect vulnerable wildlife populations, and the responsibility we all share as stewards to ensure the survival and humane treatment of all living beings.
October 12th
World Migratory Bird Day
World Migratory Bird Day is observed twice a year - the second Saturday in both May and October. It inspires people around the world to appreciate the miracle of bird migration, and to protect the flyways, wetlands, forests, and other habitats that migratory birds rely on. In an era of alarming declines in bird populations, it’s a crucial opportunity to foster greater understanding and stewardship of these remarkable animals.
October 20th
International Sloth Day
Sloths, with their slow, languid movements and perpetually sleepy demeanors, have captured the hearts of people around the world. On International Sloth Day people come together to honor the sloth's incredible adaptations, their crucial role in tropical ecosystems, and the importance of protecting these gentle arboreal mammals from the threats of habitat loss and human encroachment.
October 21st
National Reptile Awareness Day
National Reptile Awareness Day is celebrated across the US every year to highlight the importance of these often misunderstood and underappreciated animals. This special day aims to change that narrative by educating the public about the unique adaptations, behaviors, and ecological contributions of reptiles.
October 23rd
International Snow Leopard Day
This global event raises awareness and support for the conservation of the elusive and endangered Snow Leopard - its unique biology and behaviors, the complex challenges they face, and the work being done to ensure their survival. These solitary cats face serious threats including habitat loss, poaching, and conflicts with local herding communities.
October 24th
International Gibbon Day
International Gibbon Day raises awareness and appreciation for this small, endangered ape species that are crucial for maintaining the delicate balance of tropical ecosystems. All gibbon species are classified as either endangered or critically endangered, their populations decimated by deforestation, hunting, and the illegal pet trade.
October 25th
World Lemur Day
World Lemur Day raises awareness and appreciation for these primates found only on the island of Madagascar, a megadiverse country where 90% of all species on the island are found nowhere else in the world. Lemurs play a critical role in the island’s ecosystem, but many species face the looming threat of habitat loss and hunting.
Filters
8 products
