Endangered Species Day May 17, 2024

Endangered Species Day

Today, on Endangered Species Day, we unite in a collective effort for conservation. Currently, there are over 44,000 species that are threatened with extinction. Among the world"s most endangered animals are Javan and black rhinos, mountain gorillas, and Hawksbill turtles.

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Today in History

May 17, 2018Celebrating Norwegian Constitution Day
May 17, 2019Work out on your way to work
May 17, 2020My my, it s Syttende Mai
May 17, 2021Happy Syttende Mai!
May 17, 2022Salt ponds of Maras, Peru
May 17, 2023Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz, California
May 17, 2025A delta in the Venetian Lagoon, Italy

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Jan 12, 2018Al-Khazneh in Petra, Jordan
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Oct 25, 2021Dyavolski Most
Jun 7, 2019Holey moley–it’s National Doughnut Day!
Apr 9, 2021A timeless view of the night sky
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Jun 29, 2024Tour de France 2024 begins
May 11, 2025Happy Mothers Day!
Aug 17, 2023Things are looking up
Jun 1, 2020The largest living organism on Earth
Dec 20, 2020Dressed for winter fun
Jan 15, 2023Aura River in Turku, Finland
Aug 1, 2023National Mountain Climbing Day
Aug 3, 2020The monsoon arrives in the desert
Feb 25, 2023Bryce Canyon National Park turns 100
Jan 10, 2021China s colorful terraced pools
Jun 18, 2024Lupine fields, Snæfellsnes, Iceland
Apr 9, 2020Hooray, hooray, it s Unicorn Day!
Aug 2, 2020Bellissima!
Mar 30, 2024Brown-throated three-toed sloth in cecropia tree, Costa Rica
Mar 25, 2026Juvenile manatees in a freshwater spring, Crystal River, Florida
Feb 5, 2020Frozen beauty
Sep 5, 2019A lush, green escape
Nov 30, 2022Old Town of Rovinj, Croatia
Aug 23, 2018Riding the bore tide at Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska
Apr 9, 2019The glowing waters of the Matsu Islands
Sep 4, 2021Humming along
Apr 26, 2019Happy Arbor Day!
Aug 7, 2018Guiding ships to safety