nPosted on March 22, 2017
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nWhat could be more wonderful than a chance to celebrate wildlife?
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nWhen I say “wildlife,” do you think only of large and beautiful mammals? Do you also consider birds? How about smaller or uglier creatures, or animals that have no bones?
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nHere are some examples of North American wildlife we can celebrate today, many of which are endangered or threatened.
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nWhen I say “wildlife,” do you think only of large and beautiful mammals? Do you also consider birds? How about smaller or uglier creatures, or animals that have no bones?
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nHere are some examples of North American wildlife we can celebrate today, many of which are endangered or threatened.
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| California condor |
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| Female blunt-nosed leopard lizard |
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| Giant sea bass |
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| Karner blue butterfly |
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| Kemps Ridley sea turtle |
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| Louisiana pine snake |
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| Marsh wren |
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| Moose |
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| Puma (also called cougar or mountain lion) |
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| Sea nettle |
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| Tarantula |
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nAlso on this date:
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Artist Agnes Martin’s birthday
Artist Agnes Martin’s birthday
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nInternational Day of the Seal
nInternational Day of the Seal
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nWorld Water Day
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nAnniversary of the first screening of a motion picture
nAnniversary of the first screening of a motion picture
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nWestern author Louis L’Amour’s birthday
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nAbolition Day in Puerto Rico
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nBirthday of mime Marcel Marceau
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nPlan ahead:
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nAnd here are my Pinterest boards for:
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nApril holidays
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