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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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The Coral Triangle is one of the world's most important ecosystems for marine biodiversity. Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, the Solomon Islands, and Timor Leste share it. Coral Tri...
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Cuckoo Warning Day is celebrated on the first day of summer and has been since the 19th century. There will be a wet summer if you hear a cuckoo on this day. The cuckoo bird is a migratory species tha...
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What started as a promotional drive to encourage people to drink more milk in 1937 within the United States quickly became an annual event acknowledging the importance of dairy to the world. Today Interna...
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More than 5,400 postal employees were attacked by dogs in the United States in 2021. From nips and bites to vicious attacks, aggressive dog behavior poses a serious threat to postal employees and the publ...
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Donald Duck Day (Take 2) marks the first appearance of Donald Duck on June 9, 1934, in "The Wise Little Hen" cartoon feature. Donald Duck Day (Take 1) celebrates the character's birthday, March 13, 191...
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Ducasse de Mons (Doudou) is an eight-day festival running Sunday through Sunday, including a Friday night concert, festivities, the procession, Car d'Or, and the fight between Saint George and the dragon...
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Fido Friday or Bring Your Dog To Work Day (as seen on ITV’s This Morning, Waitrose Weekend, and The Independent) is an annual nationwide event in the US and UK that raises money for charities dedicated to...
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During National Fishing and Boating Week, most states offer free fishing days where anglers can fish on public waters without a fishing license. Now there is no excuse not to go fishing or boating anymore...
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Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities pose a serious threat to the sustainability of global fisheries, leading to a loss of 11–26 million tonnes of fish each year and costing the w...
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"If fewer than two percent of pet-owning households in the US fostered one pet a year, we could eliminate unnecessary euthanasia in shelters tomorrow," notes the Petco Foundation, champions of National Fo...
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FRIDAY FISH FRY DAY A Delicious Tradition with Deep Roots Friday Fish Fry Day brings communities together across the United Kingdom to celebrate a beloved culinary tradition. This annual event, held on t...
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You know it is Fruit Fly Frenzy 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 circle da...
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June 19th, 1978, Garfield the Cat came to life, thanks to his creator Jim Davis. The Garfield comic strip holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for the most syndicated comic strip, appearing in o...
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World Giraffe Day falls on June 21. Created by Giraffe Conservation Foundation, this event aims to educate people about the giraffe. Held on the longest day or night of the year, on World Giraffe Day this...
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Go Fishing Day is a time for people to invite friends to go fishing at any body of water. Fishing dates back to the beginning of the Paleolithic period (3.3 million years ago). However, it was only in t...
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Animal advocates spend June 11 each year supporting no-kill shelters, providing medical care, shots, and spaying or neutering for animals trapped at kill facilities. These animals would be dead were it no...
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National Lobster Day is an unofficial food holiday in the United States that restaurants often capitalize upon to benefit lobster lovers everywhere. Best way to celebrate? Check your local seafood restaur...
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Meow Monday is held annually by Pet Sitters International in the US and encourages Americans to bring their cats to work for the day. It also kicks off National Take Your Pet to Work Week, which concludes...
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If you own a dog in the United Kingdom, you must get your dog microchipped and maintain current residential and contact records via Petlog or other government databases. National Microchipping Month in th...
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National Mosquito Control Awareness Week is an annual event observed in the United States, typically during the last week of June, to raise awareness about the importance of mosquito control, educate the...