On World Wildlife Day, 3 March, people all around the world hold activities to celebrate it and to make others understand the importance of protecting wildlife. Here's some information about the day.
How did it first start?
In December 2013, the United Nations General Assembly decided to choose a day to make people understand the importance of protecting wild animals and plants. ① They decided to call it World Wildlife Day and chose 3 March as the date to celebrate it.
Why is it so important?
Earth is home to many different species (物种) of plants and animals. As you know that humans are a kind of the species. So Earth is also vital to us. We need the air, the water, the food and the energy to live. Each species is important. World Wildlife Day tries to make people know these facts. ②
What problems is wildlife facing?
Sadly, many human activities such as hunting, farming and building are putting wildlife in danger. We are cutting down too many trees, clearing too much ground and building so many roads that we are destroying (破坏) the living space of wildlife. ③
What can you do to help?
You can join the local activities and raise money for groups to protect wildlife. You can also share photos about protecting wild animals with your friends and family. ④ When you do these things, you won't be alone. Millions of people are fighting for a better future for our Earth.
