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October 16 is National Feral Cat Day!  This special day was first celebrated in 2001 to help raise awareness of feral cats and the promotion of “TNR”- Trap-Neuter-Return.  It is estimated that 50-70 million feral cats live in the United States.  To find out what you can do to help feral cats, visit FeralCat or AlleyCat.

National Feral Cat Day – October 16

October 21 is National Reptile Awareness Day!  This day is set aside to promote appreciation and conservation of reptiles.  The reptile family includes: turtles, lizards, crocodiles, snakes and more!  Follow the chatter on Reptile Awareness Day on Twitter at #ReptileAwarenessDay.

National Reptile Awareness Day

January 21 is National Squirrel Appreciation Day!  Do something nice for your furry friends on this day.  Put out some nuts, seeds or fruit for them.  And don’t forget the chipmunks, prairie dogs and marmots.  They are all members of the same family (Sciuridae) as squirrels.

January 31st is International Zebra Day!  This special day is set aside to promote the awareness of protecting these unique African animals.  Follow the photos and fun facts of International Zebra Day on Twitter at #InternationalZebraDay.

The Grevy’s Zebra (Equus grevyi), shown above, is the largest living wild equid, weighing from 770-990 lbs (340-450 kg).  The Grevy’s Zebra is an endangered species, with about 3000 left in the wild.

February 27 is International Polar Bear Day!   This special yearly event began in 2011 and was created to focus on the hardships polar bears are facing with a warming climate.  For more information on International Polar Bear day, including how to take the Thermostat Challenge, visit Polar Bears International.

Follow the Polar Bear Day chatter on Twitter at #PolarBearDay

(Polar Bear)

March 1 is National Pig Day!  This event was started in 1972 to honor the pig as one of the most intelligent animals on earth.  Many pigs are smarter than dogs and even a three year old child!

Follow all of the excitement on Twitter at hashtag #NationalPigDay

(Visayan Warty Pig)

March 3 is World Wildlife Day!  In 2013, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed March 3rd as UN World Wildlife Day.  This day was established to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals.  For more information, visit the official World Wildlife Day website.

March 14 is National Learn About Butterflies Day!  Celebrate the day by creating a garden that attracts butterflies.  Plant nectar-producing flowers to attract butterflies to your garden.  If not up to that challenge, here’s a fact:  butterflies taste with their feet!