World Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare, celebrated every year on October 4. The event was initiated by Heinrich Zimmermann who organized the first World Animal Day on March 24, 1925 at the Sports Palace in Berlin, Germany. Over 5.000 people attended this first event. The event was originally scheduled for October 3, to coincide with the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology, however, the venue was not available that day. The event was moved to October 4, for the first time in 1929. Initially, it was held in Germany, Austria ...

The scientific researchers of the Institute of Zoology of the State University of Moldova participated in the 32nd edition of the International Conference "Museum and Scientific Research", organized by the Natural Sciences Section of the Oltenia Museum in Craiova, with the support of the Dolj County Council. The event took place in a hybrid format (online and in-person) on September 18, 2025, bringing together specialists from various fields of natural sciences. Scientific presentations were delivered in four thematic sections: Geology, Plant Biology, Animal Biology: Invertebrates and ...

The Forest Festival is a celebration dedicated to nature, national unity, and to those who love the forest and wish for a greener future for the Republic of Moldova. The event is part of the National Afforestation Program, launched in 2023 under the patronage of President Maia Sandu, and aims to reforest approximately 145,000 hectares over the next 10 years. This year, the Forest Festival took place on September 14th on the grounds of the presidential residence in Condrița (Strășeni district). The event was organized by the Ministry of Environment, in partnership with the Environmental ...