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March 3 is World Wildlife Day, a United Nations date for wild animals and the places they live.
The next date is March 3, 2027. Dates follow Mountain Time, America/Denver. Stories below are from the archive.
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A short prompt for a teacher to use with children. This page is for adults.
Name one local animal and one thing it needs, such as a tree or clean water. Do not handle a wild animal or collect one.
More stories a teacher can read aloud are in the Kids section.
AnimalsAfter two years of building, the Texas Sea Life Center added a hospital, a food-prep building, and two sea-turtle pools so it can take in more turtles, shorebirds, and raptors.
Verified · KRIS 6 News
AnimalsAlbuquerque Fire Rescue helped New Mexico Game and Fish trap a mother bear and her two cubs at a golf course so the family could be relocated together.
Verified · KOB 4
AnimalsVolunteers who now care for hundreds of injured and orphaned animals from their homes want a central place with medical care and education programs.
Verified · WDEL
HeroesMukami Oundo of the Kenya Wildlife Service received the award in London for treating wildlife in the field and for making room for the women who deploy with her.
Verified · Daily NationFive true, uplifting stories in your inbox at 6 a.m. It takes two minutes to read and it sets the tone for the whole day.