World Wildlife Day Facts and Timeline

In 1900, The US Passed Its First Wildlife Conservation Act

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In 1948, The International Union For Conservation Of Nature Was Founded

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In 1961, The World Wildlife Federation Was Founded

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In 1973, The Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species (CITIES) Was Adopted

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In 2013, World Wildlife Day Was Celebrated For The First Time

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Learn More About World Wildlife Day

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World Wildlife Day Facts and Timeline

In 1900, The US Passed Its First Wildlife Conservation Act

The United States Congress passed the Lacey Game and Wild Birds Preservation and Disposition Act, the first law of its kind in the U.S.

In 1948, The International Union For Conservation Of Nature Was Founded

This was the first conservation effort to receive backing from governments and societal organizations around the world

In 1961, The World Wildlife Federation Was Founded

An organization formed by people committed to the preservation of endangered species and their habitats in order to raise money for that purpose.

In 1973, The Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species (CITIES) Was Adopted

CITES, negotiated in Washington DC, protects wild species by limiting trade. Signing occurred on March 3.

In 2013, World Wildlife Day Was Celebrated For The First Time

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