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2024 Date | May 31, 2024 |
World Otter Day is a special observance targeted at raising global awareness about otters, a diverse group of aquatic mammals often known for their playful nature and unique hunting skills. The main purpose of this day is to enlighten the world about the importance of otters as a species, the roles they play in maintaining the balance in aquatic ecosystems, and the threats they face due to human activities and climate change. World Otter Day aims to foster an understanding of otters, the issues relating to their survival, and to inspire and encourage conservation efforts worldwide. World Otter Day was established by the International Otter Survival Fund (IOSF), a UK based charity with a commitment to conservation. While the observance has greater prominence in UK, it still resonates with the American audience due to the existence of the North American River Otter, a native species to this continent. The North American River Otter, which was once hunted to near extinction in many parts of the US, has become a symbol of successful conservation in the country, making World Otter Day even more significant. In the United States, World Otter Day is celebrated by conservation groups, zoos, animal lovers and environmentalists in various ways. Activities include educational workshops, otter viewing tours, hosting informative sessions in schools, and promoting otter conservation on social media. As with the rest of the world, this observance takes place in the US on the last Wednesday of May each year, serving as a reminder of the importance of preserving these fascinating creatures and the aquatic habitats they depend on. World Otter Day facts
Top things to do in the US for World Otter Day
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