Endangered Species Day in America
What is an endangered animal? Last May 20 was the Endangered Species Day in America, and it was a day to commemorate and answer the question, “What is an endangered animal, and how can we do our part?”
Several ways private citizens can actively participate in the plight of these animals who are threatened mainly by human disregard for their significance to the world. Have you ever seen an animal trapped in a box, or being killed for its body parts? Would it matter to you that hundreds of endangered animals are being captured and shipped to places where they have very little chance of survival? Does anyone care that rare species are being hunted down and killed for food as a delicacy?
Protecting America’s endangered animals is just as important as taking care of your dog or cat. Otherwise, in a decade or less, many of these animals will cease to exist. To do your part, here are some of the suggestions. Start being active even if the Endangered Species Day has come and gone. The animals need us.
Find Out Your Area’s Endangered Animal
Search for information about any endangered animal living in your state. Learn as much as you can about how this animal has been threatened, and what you can do personally to reverse the trend. It could be something as easy as donating to the local wildlife organization, or being a volunteer.
Be vocal about your concern for endangered animals. Don’t be embarrassed to fight for this cause by posting on your Facebook or Twitter accounts. You can even support fundraising programs of wildlife organizations by buying their greeting cards and any other items like mugs, caps, or t-shirts.
Sign the Endangered Species Act Legacy Pledge. If your city has yet to pass an endangered species resolution protecting the animals in your district, take it upon yourself to ask authorities to consider having one.
Next year, the Endangered Species Day will come around, and you could start planning ways to participate like joining the art contest, and having your community pitch in with special events.