World Animal Day
Every year on October 4, International Animal Welfare Day is celebrated
It was established in 1931 at the International Congress, which brought together environmentalists from all over the world Discussing the problems of the animal world, it was decided to establish Animal Day
The date was not chosen by chance; it is on this day that the Catholic Church honors the memory of St Francis of Assisi The monk is considered the patron saint of animals The saint loved our little brothers very much, treated them and even preached to them about the love of God And what’s surprising is that animals and birds humbly listened to the words of the man of God, and after the sermon, wild creatures of nature allowed themselves to be stroked Even the formidable reptiles obeyed Saint Francis, and the rabbits happily jumped into his lap There was a case when a monk reproached the wolf for killing other animals and even people, and after that he began to behave quietly
World Animal Day was founded with the goal of conveying to humanity that our smaller brothers need help and protection Some species are even on the verge of extinction On this day, the words of Francis of Assisi are often heard, in which he called for careful treatment of the creatures neighboring us on this planet The monk urged us to see how wise they were and even learn from them in some moments
On Animal Protection Day, many countries hold conferences, seminars, and organize various events The purpose of which is to draw attention to the animal environment and help its inhabitants survive Scientists are preparing reports for this day on how important other inhabitants of the planet are for humanity Bills are being put forward to protect wildlife Myths about the incredible healing properties of certain parts of the body of animals, due to which entire species are completely destroyed, are refuted According to scientists, over the last quarter century the diversity of animal species has decreased by a third The Red Book includes 46 thousand species that are on the verge of extinction
On this day, volunteers conduct various flash mobs, and schools host special events where children talk about their favorite pets Teachers organize trips to the zoo for their students, where they tell children about different types of animals and their characteristics Thus, they instill in the younger generation a love for the animal world