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🐧 Puffin Day (April 14): Honoring the Clowns of the Sea

Every year on April 14 , we celebrate Puffin Day —a day dedicated to one of the most endearing and iconic seabirds in the world. With their colorful beaks, expressive faces, and comical waddles, puffins have earned nicknames like “clowns of the sea” and “sea parrots.” But behind their quirky charm lies a serious mission: conservation and awareness of the challenges puffins face in the wild. Let’s take a deeper dive into why Puffin Day matters and how you can be part of the celebration. 📅 What is Puffin Day? Puffin Day , observed annually on April 14 , is a day to: Celebrate the beauty and uniqueness of puffins. Raise awareness about the threats they face. Support global conservation efforts to protect their dwindling populations. It's a day for bird lovers, conservationists, educators, and curious minds of all ages to learn, share, and act. 🐤 Meet the Puffins Puffins are seabirds in the auk family , known for their distinct appearance and fascinating behavior...

International Beaver Day – April 7th

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🌍 International Beaver Day – April 7th 🦫 Celebrating Nature’s Hardest Working Engineer! Every year on April 7th , we celebrate International Beaver Day — a special day dedicated to one of nature’s most incredible creatures: the beaver ! 🛠️🌲 But this isn’t just about cute animals with big teeth and flat tails — it’s about recognizing their powerful role in protecting our planet . 🧠 Why Beavers Matter: Beavers are known as “ecosystem engineers.” Why? Because when they build dams, they don’t just make a home for themselves — they create entire wetland habitats that support fish, birds, insects, and even improve water quality! 👩‍🔬 Honoring the “Beaver Woman” International Beaver Day was inspired by Dorothy Richards , who spent 50 years studying and protecting beavers. She dedicated her life to understanding these fascinating animals and promoting wetland conservation. 💧 Did You Know? A beaver’s dam can change the flow of rivers and prevent floods. Beavers save ...