World Wildlife Day世界野生动植物日

Due to rising of population and rapid socio-economic development， wildlife and their habitats are being destroyed by human activity. Celebrated annually on March 3， World Wildlife Day is a holiday that not only lets us have the chance to appreciate beauty of diverse wildlife but also raises awareness of environmental protection for nature and reflects on our actions.

在人口增长、社会经济快速发展的背景下，野生动植物及其栖息地正在遭受人类活动的破坏。每年3月3日为“世界野生动植物日”。这一天不仅给我们一个机会赞美各种美丽的野生动植物，而且也让我们提高自然环境保护的意识以及反思自身的行为。

It is estimated that over a million species are endangered and more than 2.4 million hectares of terrestrial ecosystems around the world degraded. Biodiversity loss is a threat to the earth and survival of mankind. Yet， this is not inevitable： we have the power to change and restore threatened species number and their habitats.

据估计，超过100万种野生动植物濒临灭绝，全世界超过240万公顷陆地生态系统退化。生物多样性的丧失是对地球和人类生存的威胁。然而，这并非不可避免：我们有能力改变并恢复受胁物种数量及其栖息地。

Involve indigenous peoples and local communities with experience and knowledge in the conservation of vulnerable species and ecosystems in all World Wildlife Day events and celebrations. Then carry out a raft of wildlife protection projects， to observe and raise awareness of the theme for World Wildlife Day. In the heart of Murchison Falls National Park， Uganda， the Nile Safari Lodge offers views of the River Nile. Visitors to the lodge can take part in a conservation project called Snares-to-Wares that transforms wire snares laid to trap animals into pieces of art. It is our hope that World Wildlife Day will help depict a path towards a sustainable future， with the goal of living in harmony with nature.

在所有世界野生動植物日的庆祝活动中，邀请在保护易危物种和生态系统方面有经验和知识的当地居民和地方社区参与，并讨论开展一系列野生动物保护项目，以此了解并提高对世界野生动植物日主题的认识。例如，在乌干达默奇森瀑布国家公园中心的尼罗河野生动物旅馆不仅可以看到尼罗河的景色，来到小屋的游客还可以参加一个名为“陷阱变商品”的保护项目，将用来诱捕动物的铁丝网变成艺术品。我们希望世界野生动植物日可以帮我们描绘出一条人与自然和谐共生的、通往可持续发展的道路。

Word Bank

annually adv. 每年，每年一次

diverse adj. 多种多样的

estimate v. 估算，估计