World Wildlife Day 2026 marked across world-Xinhua

World Wildlife Day 2026 marked across world

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2026-03-04 10:17:30

Sanderlings forage on Santiago Island, Cape Verde, Feb. 20, 2026. World Wildlife Day, which is observed annually on March 3, was established by the United Nations in 2013 to raise awareness and celebrate the contributions of wild animals and plant species to human survival. (Photo by Elton Monteiro/Xinhua)

An egret is pictured on Santiago Island, Cape Verde, March 2, 2026. World Wildlife Day, which is observed annually on March 3, was established by the United Nations in 2013 to raise awareness and celebrate the contributions of wild animals and plant species to human survival. (Photo by Elton Monteiro/Xinhua)

Egrets are pictured on Santiago Island, Cape Verde, March 2, 2026. World Wildlife Day, which is observed annually on March 3, was established by the United Nations in 2013 to raise awareness and celebrate the contributions of wild animals and plant species to human survival. (Photo by Elton Monteiro/Xinhua)

A gecko is pictured on Santiago Island, Cape Verde, Feb. 21, 2026. World Wildlife Day, which is observed annually on March 3, was established by the United Nations in 2013 to raise awareness and celebrate the contributions of wild animals and plant species to human survival. (Photo by Elton Monteiro/Xinhua)

A sparrow forages for food on Santiago Island, Cape Verde, Feb. 27, 2026. World Wildlife Day, which is observed annually on March 3, was established by the United Nations in 2013 to raise awareness and celebrate the contributions of wild animals and plant species to human survival. (Photo by Elton Monteiro/Xinhua)

This photo taken on March 3, 2026 shows a white rhino grazing at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre in Entebbe, Uganda.

World Wildlife Day, which is observed annually on March 3, was established by the United Nations in 2013 to raise awareness and celebrate the contributions of wild animals and plant species to human survival. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

This photo taken on March 3, 2026 shows elephants ambling in a reserve area at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre in Entebbe, Uganda.

World Wildlife Day, which is observed annually on March 3, was established by the United Nations in 2013 to raise awareness and celebrate the contributions of wild animals and plant species to human survival. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

Artists perform during an event to mark the World Wildlife Day in Entebbe, Uganda, on March 3, 2026.

World Wildlife Day, which is observed annually on March 3, was established by the United Nations in 2013 to raise awareness and celebrate the contributions of wild animals and plant species to human survival. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

This photo taken on March 3, 2026 shows lions at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre in Entebbe, Uganda.

World Wildlife Day, which is observed annually on March 3, was established by the United Nations in 2013 to raise awareness and celebrate the contributions of wild animals and plant species to human survival. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

This photo taken on March 3, 2026 shows a giraffe ambling at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre in Entebbe, Uganda.

World Wildlife Day, which is observed annually on March 3, was established by the United Nations in 2013 to raise awareness and celebrate the contributions of wild animals and plant species to human survival. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)