World Bonobo Day
Valentine’s Day has a wild side. World Bonobo Day shines a light on an African great ape found in the wild only in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Bonobos live in communities that split into smaller parties and come together again. Females can form strong alliances, and young bonobos learn about life in the […]
World Hippo Day
World Hippo Day gives us a reason to look twice at a familiar face. Those eyes, ears, and nostrils sit high on a hippo’s head, so it can stay mostly submerged while keeping tabs on the world above water. Underwater, a common hippo often pushes off the bottom in a series of bounds. After dusk, […]
World Pangolin Day
World Pangolin Day began in 2012 and gives these often-overlooked mammals a day in the spotlight. A pangolin’s overlapping scales are made of keratin, the same material as your fingernails. A threatened pangolin can curl up until its softer belly is tucked inside its armor. When it’s time to eat, claws open up ant or […]
International Polar Bear Day
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 […]