April 8 is National Zoo Lovers Day. It is a day celebrating the significance of zoos and their key, crucial roles in the conservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of diverse animal species worldwide. Despite the sometimes unattuned or misinformed claims by well-meaning naysayers, the impact of zoos across the United States, in particular, has proven to … Continue reading These Are a Few of My Favorite Zoos!
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Something to ‘Squeal’ About
You may (or may not) know that March 1 is National Pig Day. Sure, you can devise many unique ways to celebrate the occasion, such as visiting a rescue farm or leading your kids in cute pig-themed crafts. But have you ever considered adopting a mini pig into your family? Credit: Squeals on Wheels Believe … Continue reading Something to ‘Squeal’ About
The Most Peculiar Presidential Pets to Ever Grace the White House
Yesterday was National Love Your Pet Day. Before that, this past Monday was Presidents’ Day. So, you’ll understand why I have patriotic pets on my mind. It leads me to consider all the different kinds of creatures who once made their former homes within the walls of the one and only White House as Presidential … Continue reading The Most Peculiar Presidential Pets to Ever Grace the White House
The Now-Extinct Animals That Once Roamed Our Mid-Atlantic Region
Tomorrow, November 30, has been designated Remembrance Day for Lost Species. Celebrated annually, this date serves as a commemoration and reflection on extinct and endangered species, cultures, and ecological communities. From the creatures who roam our planet no more to plants and other life forms that are long gone, Remembrance Day for Lost Species is … Continue reading The Now-Extinct Animals That Once Roamed Our Mid-Atlantic Region