World Wildlife Day 2026: Check 5 fascinating facts
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World Wildlife Day
Every year, World Widlife Day is observed on March 3 around the globe to celebrate and raise awareness about wildlife
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Origin
The day was proclaimed on December 20 in 2013 by the United Nations General Assembly, after it was proposed by Thailand
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Theme for 2026
The theme for 2026 is “Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods” highlighting the role of plants in human health and heritage
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Medicinal plants in India
Some of the most popular medicinal plants in India are Tulsi, neem, ashwagandha, curry leaf, ginger and turmeric, apart from aloe vera
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National plant of India
While the Lotus is known as the national flower of India, the Banyan Tree is known as the national tree of India, and gives us many reasons to celebrate them
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