World Wildlife Day is being observed today, the day is celebrated on 3rd of March every year to mark the signing of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. The theme for this year is Listen to the young voices'. In the national capital, the day was observed by destroying confiscated animal body parts and items made from animals' bone, skin, tusk and horn. The items were burnt in incinerator at Delhi Zoo, in the presence of Environment and Forest Minister Anil Madhav Dave. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said the habit of wildlife conservation lies in the heart of the Indians which is natural. He also said the day provides an opportunity to celebrate the varied forms of flora and fauna available in the beautiful world. <br/><br/>
News On AIR | March 3, 2017 5:16 PM
World Wildlife Day being observed