Emirates Animal Welfare Society celebrates World Wildlife Day

ABU DHABI, 4th March, 2016 (WAM) -- Dr. Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Emirates Animal Welfare Society, EAW, has reviewed the special preparations for the EAW’s participation in World Wildlife day during the society’s regular meeting. The event, taking place on Thursday at Emirates Park Zoo, is one of the activities the EAW will be participating in this year, addressing the largest segment of the public and people who are interested in animal welfare issues. Dr. Al Nuaimi stressed that World Wildlife Day is an opportunity to celebrate and promote the beautiful, multiple and diverse types of wild animals and plants. It is also the opportunity to highlight the great importance of protecting nature and increasing human awareness of this issue’s importance. Finally, it is the opportunity to end the abuse that some people carry out against these creatures, which negatively impacts the environment, economy and society. He urged the public to treat animals in a humane and gentle way. He also encouraged them to join voluntary activities related to animal protection, and raise public awareness of society’s role in maintaining an ecological balance, which guarantees the continuity of life. A voluntary association concerned with the consolidation of animal rights in the country, Emirates Animal Welfare Society defends, defines and raises awareness of the importance of animal welfare and promotes the preservation of environmental safety and animal wealth. – Emirates News Agency, WAM - http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395292352635.html