International Beaver Day
Beavers: Wetlands & Wildlife launched International Beaver Day to celebrate beavers and the wetlands they create. A dam slows the flow of water, and the resulting pond can become a home for frogs, insects, and water birds. Beavers gnaw wood with front teeth that grow throughout their lives. Iron in the outer enamel gives those […]
National Zoo Lovers Day
April 8th is National Zoo Lovers Day! This day is set aside to celebrate all of the animals that you find at the zoo. It is estimated that 700 million people worldwide visit a zoo or aquarium each year. Visit a zoo on Zoo Lovers Day if you can. If you can’t, then follow the […]
National Dolphin Day
April 14th is National Dolphin Day! This day is dedicated to appreciating these highly intelligent marine mammals. Some fun facts about dolphins: Dolphins have built in sonar. Dolphins are born tail first. Dolphins use whistles to communicate with each other. The Bottlenose dolphin is one of the smartest animals on earth. Follow all of the […]
Bat Appreciation Day
Bat Appreciation Day is a chance to meet the night shift. Many bats hunt insects, while nectar-feeding species visit flowers after dark and carry pollen from plant to plant. In parts of the southwestern United States and Mexico, lesser long-nosed bats visit agaves. A bat dipping its face into a flower can emerge dusted with […]