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Argentina Celebrates National Day of the Animal Honoring Ignacio Albarracín

April 29 events across the country highlight Albarracín’s legacy of animal rights advocacy and modern conservation efforts.

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El 29 de abril se celebra el Día del Animal en nuestro país (Imagen ilustrativa).
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En la foto, un perro pastor alemán. El Día del Animal se conmemora cada 29 de abril

Overview

  • The National Day of the Animal, celebrated annually on April 29 in Argentina, honors the death of Ignacio Lucas Albarracín, a pioneer in animal rights advocacy.
  • Albarracín, a lawyer and president of the Sociedad Argentina Protectora de los Animales, spearheaded the 1891 National Animal Protection Law, which prohibited cruelty and hunting.
  • The first celebration of the day, proposed by Albarracín in 1908, was held at the Buenos Aires Zoo with over 10,000 students and President Figueroa Alcorta attending.
  • This year’s observance included school workshops, adoption drives, and public campaigns emphasizing conservation and responsible pet ownership.
  • Argentina’s celebration on April 29 contrasts with the global observance on October 4, reflecting a unique national focus on animal welfare and education.