Endangered Species Program
Conserving the Nature of America
   

Endangered Species Day – May 17, 2013

   
"On May 17, 2013 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will observe Endangered Species Day in order to recognize
the national conservation effort to protect our nation’s endangered species and their habitats."


   
Endangered Species Day Logo created by Jennifer Hennessey/USFWS

Lesser prairie chicken. Photo by USFWS

  Endangered Species 101

  Do you know a budding Picasso?

Encourage your student to participate in the 2013 Endangered Species Day Youth Art Contest. The contest is a great way for students grades K-12 to learn about endangered species and express their knowledge and support through art.

The submission deadline is March 15, 2013. Learn more


  News Release [2/11/2013]




 California tiger salamander. Photo by John Cleckler/USFWS    

   Interested in ES Day Events?

  
    In partnership with the Endangered Species
   Coalition and the Association of Zoos and
   Aquariums, events will be scheduled
   throughout the country.


Kincaid's lupine. Photo by Kate Norman/USFWS

Last updated: February 13, 2013