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Category: Animals, Insects, Birds, Fish & Reptiles
Events celebrating or highlighting animals, fish, insects, birds, reptiles, and other forms of non-plant life.
If it is a living entity with mobility and not human, it falls into the category of animals, insects, birds, fish, and reptiles.
Animals Fish Insect & Birds Events
Doge Day, Intl.: November 1
Daily
Do Only Good Everyday, or "DOGE," is the founding principle behind International Doge Day, created in 2023 by the municipality of Sakura, Japan, and championed by grassroots NFT (Non-fungible token) colle...
January
Falconry Day, World: November 16
Daily
First held in 2013, World Falconry Day focuses on the ancient sport of Falconry. Falcons have been used for centuries to hunt small game, including rabbits, mice, and pigeons. The sport is practiced by ro...
January
Fried Clams Day, Ntl.: November 1
Daily
Fried Clams Day celebrates a popular seafood dish in the United States, especially New England. Its origin dates back to the early 20th century. Lawrence Henry "Chubby" Woodman from Essex, Massachusetts,...
January
Fur Free Friday: November 28
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The annual Fur-Free Friday protest occurs on the Friday following Thanksgiving, historically the busiest shopping day of the year. Protesters throughout the world stand in front of shops selling furs an...
January
Hug-a-Bear Day: November 7
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Hug-a-Bear Day began as a PAWS promotion highlighting endangered species and other animals needing welfare and protection. Supporters snap a picture hugging a teddy bear to support the animal rights nonpr...
January
Humane Society Anniversary, American (1877...
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November 22, 1877, saw the creation of the American Humane Society, an organization dedicated to saving domesticated farm animals and animals in general from abuse and neglect. The goal of the American Hu...
January
Jellyfish Day, World: November 3
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National Jellyfish Day, created in 2014, is celebrated annually on November 3rd, is a unique observance dedicated to jellyfish, one of the ocean's most fascinating and ancient creatures. This day aims to...
January
Leopard Seal Day, World: November 1
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Leopard seals are one of the most unique creatures in the Antarctic ecosystem. They are second only to killer whales among Antarctica's top predators. Their flexible diet—ranging from krill, fish, and squ...
January
Manatee Appreciation and Awareness Month,...
Monthly
National Manatee Appreciation and Awareness Month falls in November and was established in 1979 in Florida before being recognized nationally in 1980. It raises awareness of the plight of the manatees in...
January
Melbourne Cup, Lexis (AU-VIC): November 4
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The Melbourne Cup is a thoroughbred horse race occurring on the first Tuesday of November. Considered one of the richest races in the world, the cup's race track is 3,200 meters in length and is open to...
January
One Health Day: November 3
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One Health Day, created in 2016, is an international campaign coordinated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other global health bodies, is observed annually on November 3rd. This...
January
Orange for Orangutans Day (UK): November 1...
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Orange for Orangutans Day raises awareness of the plight of orangutans and the threat to their natural habitat. Everyone is encouraged to wear orange on this day. People hold local events such as orange p...
January
Orangutan Caring Week: November 10-16 (est...
Weekly
Orangutan Awareness Week falls during the second full week of November and focuses attention on orangutans and the rainforest where they live. The highlight of this week is Orange for Orangutan Day, wher...
January
Pet Cancer Awareness Month, Ntl.: November...
Monthly
National Pet Cancer Awareness Month sponsored by the Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, was first marked in 2005; the month-long awareness campaign focuses on pet cancer, its causes, and its devastating...
January
Pet Diabetes Month (1920): November
Monthly
Pet Diabetes Month is an international outreach and education forum seeking to provide information about diabetes in pets. Sponsored by Intervet International BV/Merck Animal Health, veterinary clinics se...
January
Polar Bear Week, Intl.: November 2-8
Weekly
Polar Bear Week coincides with the fall polar bear migration to Churchill, Manitoba, where polar bears gather to wait for freeze-up on Hudson Bay so they can return to hunting seals. During Polar Bear Wee...
January
Preventing the Exploitation of the Environ...
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Ecosystems, fauna, and animals endure silent suffering during war. Areas once full of biodiversity are frequently destroyed for years or permanently. In the beginning, the thunder of bombs shatters the st...
January
Sardines Day: November 24
Daily
Sardine Day celebrates the fish staple that has been around for thousands of years. Sardines, small oily fish in the herring family, have a rich history that spans centuries and encompasses various cultu...
January
Adopt-a-Dog Month, (AHA): October
Monthly
Consider adopting a dog during the American Humane Association's October annual "Adopt-a-Dog Month®." Each year, an estimated 3-4 million animals wait in shelters, hoping for someone to give them a safe a...
January
Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month: October
Monthly
October is ASPCA’S Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by bringing home a furry friend from your local shelter and providing a loving forever home. Should you go big o...
January
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