National Wildlife Day was founded in 2005 by Colleen Paige, to bring awareness to the problems that the planet’s wildlife faces. In September 2006, the world lost one of its best wildlife experts and conservationists, Steve Irwin. Paige dedicated National Wildlife Day to honor Steve Irwin’s work and added February 22, his birthday, as an additional observance. This is a day for preservation organizations and sanctuaries to promote their work and teach people about how crucial it is that we keep endangered animals and their habitats safe. Animal extinction often happens because of human actions, so it is important to educate people on how they can help prevent this. Many animals are defenseless and count on our help to survive, this day should inspire us all to do good and take action.