Unlocking the Cicada Life Cycle

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Explore the incredible life cycle of periodical cicadas! From their emergence from tiny holes to their transformation into noisy adults, this short video covers it all. Understand their underground hibernation, feeding habits, and the loud sounds they produce. Get ready for a captivating natural phenomenon!

National Panda Day 2021

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National Panda Day is celebrated every March 16th to celebrate the beloved animal and to draw attention to its endangered status.

Some quick facts about the giant panda-

  • Giant Pandas diet consists mainly of bamboo and they can eat up to 30 lb (14 kg) a day.
  • Female adults can weigh up to 200 lb (91 kg) and males can weigh up to 300 lb (136 kg).
  • Giant pandas paws have one thumb and five fingers.
  • Most wild giant pandas live in the mountains of Central China.
  • There are less than 2000 giant pandas left in the wild.

Follow all of the National Panda Day postings on Twitter at the hashtag: NationalPandaDay

National Pig Day 2021

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National Pig Day is celebrated every March 1 to honor the cute and intelligent animal! This celebration was started in 1972 by sisters Ellen Stanley and Mary Lynne Rave.

National Pig Day - March 1

Here are some quick facts about the babirusa pig-

  • The babirusa are found the Indonesian Islands of Sulawesi, Togian and Sula
  • The babirusa is often called deer-pig due to the delicate shape of their legs and their large antler-like canines
  • Babirusa eats: fruits, berries, leaves, nuts and small mammals
  • The babirusa has little or no hair
  • Pigs are considered the 4th smartest animal (behind chimps, dolphins and elephants)
  • The babirusa conservation status is Vulnerable

Learn all about the Silkworm! They produce silk by spewing a substance called fibroin through holes in their jaws.

The capybara is the largest rodent in the world and can weigh over 100 pounds!

Learn about the Giant Anteater. They can eat up to 30,000 insects in one day!