World Lemur Day
World Lemur Day grew out of a festival first held in Madagascar in 2014. It now falls on the last Friday in October and celebrates the remarkable variety of lemurs on the island. Ring-tailed lemurs spend a good deal of time on the ground, and their banded tails are easy to see when a group […]
International Jaguar Day
International Jaguar Day grew out of a regional effort launched in 2018 to protect jaguars and the habitats that connect their populations. For a closer look at this big cat, start with its coat. Many jaguar rosettes have a small dark spot inside. Jaguars are also strong swimmers and can hunt in and around water. […]
International Cheetah Day
The Cheetah Conservation Fund chose December 4 for International Cheetah Day in honor of Khayam, a cheetah who helped inspire founder Laurie Marker’s conservation work. A cheetah’s flexible spine helps lengthen its stride, and its long tail helps it keep its balance as it changes direction. In a slow-motion clip, watch what the tail does […]
National Squirrel Appreciation 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.