International Zebra Day – January 31
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). […]
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 […]