Citizens of every generation celebrate Endangered Species Day. Every year, it is observed for raising awareness about endangered species and understanding various ways of protecting them. The Endangered Species Day plays a crucial role in giving a voice to the continuously exploited flora and fauna.
What is the meaning of endangered species?
Endangered species are the species that are at threat of extinction due to sudden rapid population decline or loss of critical habitat. The plants or animals that face extinction threats may be listed as endangered species.
Endangered Species Day 2022
The Endangered Species Day 2022 was celebrated online this year due to the ongoing situation of Covid-19. It was an online event and had individual activities to raise awareness and learn about the need and ways of conservation. The Endangered Species Day 2022 is a bitter-sweet event. It’s heartbreaking to think back of all the species we’ve already lost in our last few generations and everything we stand to lose in the next few. It’s also an opportunity to look at the many ways we can do to make a difference and bring back species that are on the brink — even during the pandemic. Below are the different ways to celebrate Endangered Species Day:
- Donation
Thanks to modern technology, donating is nowadays as easy as counting one, two, and three. Try donating to several animal rights organizations! Each penny helps these local, national, and international groups do their work on the ground to protect habitats and species. Even though it’s only $5, it does help.
- Join an organization that conserves wildlife
There are plenty of reputable organizations to choose from. You can join a more substantial or even one organization that focuses on specific species or habitats. Your membership will show support, and a way to stay in the loop of what’s going on and the ways you can help.
- Using social media
It is the perfect day to send some tweets, add some Facebook updates, pin some photos about the conservation of endangered species. Today you can be a source of information and awareness, and maybe encourage even more people to engage!
- Volunteer
As you get older, you will find that you have two hands — one to support yourself, and the other side to help others. You can put your helping hand to use by volunteering at a local animal shelter or welfare event.
● Celebrate year-round
Make Endangered Species Day every day! All the actions mentioned above may be celebrated on any day of the year. Together let us make animal welfare a priority every day of the year.
Winding up
The present rate of extinction of the species is much higher than in earlier times. It calls for an alarming need to raise awareness about these species before it’s too late to prevent them from getting extinct.
