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If it is a living entity with mobility and not human, it falls into the category of animals, insects, birds, fish, and reptiles.
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National Lobster Day is an unofficial food holiday in the United States that is often capitalized upon by restaurants to the benefit of lobster lovers everywhere. Best way to celebrate? Check your local s...
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Nature Photography Day, a promotion sponsored by the North American Photography Association (NANPA), started in 2006. This occasion highlights the beauty of nature using photography and promotes conserv...
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You know it is Fruit Fly Frenzy time when you kick back to enjoy a nice glass of Cabernet and suddenly notice tiny flies inhabiting your glass' rim. Or you set the bananas out to ripen, only to see a circ...
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Sea Turtles live much of their early life at sea, not returning to nesting grounds for up to 20 years after they've hatched. A group of different turtles, sea turtle species can range about 70cm/40kg to t...
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The American Bald Eagle became the official bird and symbol of the United States on June 20, 1782 when the US congress adopted the official seal of the United States. It took six years to agree on the des...
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Created in 1999 by In Defense of Animals, Animal Rights Awareness Week focuses on the basic needs and humane treatment of all animals, whether wild or domesticated. Whether used for research, transported...
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National Mosquito Control Awareness Week falls on the last week of the month of June. Sponsored by the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA), this promotion raises awareness of the dangers of mos...
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Cuckoo Warning Day is celebrated on the first day of summer, and has been since the 19th Century. It is said that when you hear a cuckoo on this day, there will be a wet summer. The cuckoo bird is a m...
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World Giraffe Day falls on June 21. Created by Giraffe Conservation Foundation, this event aims to educate people more about the giraffe. Held on the longest day or night of the year, on World Giraffe Day...
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Meow Monday is held annually by Pet Sitters International in the US and encourages Americans to bring their cats with them to work for the day. It also kicks off National Take Your Pet to Work Week, which...
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The first annual Vegan Earth Day celebration was held at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, California, USA, on June 21, 2009. _____________ What does it mean to go vegan? Vegan is not vegetarian, which...
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Take Your Pet to Work Week is held annually by Pet Sitters International in the US and encourages Americans to bring their animal friends with them to work during this time.
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World Rainforest Day is a collaborative effort to raise awareness and encourage action to save the rainforests. This day envisions organizations and people everywhere coming together by reaching across po...
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Created by President Ronald Reagan in 1987, National Catfish Day was set aside to educate Americans about the nutrition and uses of farm-raised catfish. The tradition continues today. Farm-raised catfish...
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Created in 1998, Take Your Dog to Work Day (aka Fido Friday) is held annually by Pet Sitters International in the US.
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Open Farm Sunday or The Great British Farm Day is sponsored by LEAF. It's an opportunity for Brits nationwide to visit a farm and experience farm life for themselves. A favorite with children, it is a g...