March 3 (Lunar calendar: January 23 ), 2024 Sunday | Dawnxisoul393art
The morning sun filtered through the dense canopy as Jane trekked through the Bornean rainforest. After weeks of searching, she finally spotted a male orangutan swinging gracefully through the treetops. However, upon closer inspection, she noticed the orange fur on his arms was patchy and his cheeks sunken. It was a sobering reminder of the dire situation facing orangutans due to habitat loss and poaching. On World Wildlife Day this year, Jane resolved to raise awareness about endangered species like orangutans and how people can help protect them.
World Wildlife Day was established in 2013 to raise awareness about the world's wild animals and plants. According to the UN, over 1 million species are at risk of extinction due to human activity like pollution, deforestation, mining, and unsustainable agricultural practices. The theme of this year's World Wildlife Day is "Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration". The goal is to highlight species like orangutans that are crucial for maintaining the health of ecosystems, as well as promote conservation efforts to protect them.
Upon returning home, Jane shared details of her encounter with the malnourished orangutan on her wildlife conservation blog. She wrote about the threats facing orangutan populations like destruction of rainforests for palm oil plantations and the illegal pet trade. She provided readers with actions they could take, such as using sustainable palm oil, recycling paper products, and supporting reputable wildlife charities. Jane's blog post quickly spread across social media, raising visibility for orangutans and World Wildlife Day.
To further commemorate World Wildlife Day, Jane's local zoo organized wildlife-themed educational activities and talks on protecting endangered species. Visitors pledged to make small changes to improve conservation like using reusable bags when shopping and picking up litter in natural areas. A "Roar and Snore" overnight event allowed people to camp in the zoo and learn about nocturnal animals after dark. These events brought communities together to spread awareness for World Wildlife Day in an engaging way.
From raising visibility on social media to community education and outreach, there are many ways for people to support World Wildlife Day. Protecting endangered species is a collaborative effort that requires compassion and action from everyone. By sharing knowledge about wildlife conservation and making sustainable changes, each person can make a difference to the fate of orangutans and other endangered animals worldwide. Our planet's rich biodiversity is worth fighting for.
March 3 is World Wildlife Day. Here's our painting with oil pastels for this special day, and have a wonderful World Wildlife Day, cheers!
Watch the painting process on Youtube
《Oil Pastel Drawing for "World Wildlife Day" 》
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