Qatar marks World Animal Day

Doha: Today, October 4, we observe World Animal Day a day dedicated to raising awareness about animal protection, and the need for policies to protect...

Doha: Today, October 4, we observe World Animal Day—a day dedicated to raising awareness about animal protection, and the need for policies to protect endangered species.

From wildlife to companion or stray animals to marine creatures, the world highlights animal welfare as they are an integral part of our ecosystem and our homes.

"World Animal Day is a global event on October 4th dedicated to raising awareness about the critical issues facing animals, including illegal trade, climate change, and human encroachment," the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) stated on its post on X. 

MoECC time and again has emphasized the importance of endangered species, and the promotion of global efforts and laws to protect them.

In Qatar, we are lucky to share our environment with some fascinating animals, and here are just five of the incredible creatures that can be found in the country: