International Sloth Day 20 Oct 2024

The world"s slowest mammal takes the spotlight today on International Sloth Day. Celebrated on October 20, this day invites us to learn more about their lives, including the threats they face, like shrinking habitat, and conservation efforts. There are six living sloth species, divided into two types: three-toed sloths and two-toed sloths.

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22 Oct 2023Red grouse
26 Sep 2024Blue-throated toucanet, Los Quetzales National Park, Costa Rica
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15 Apr 2025World Art Day
11 Jan 2025Heri es-Swani in Meknes, Morocco
6 Jun 2026National Trails Day
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3 Aug 2024Three Natural Bridges, Wulong National Park, China
7 Mar 2024Roques de Benet, Els Ports Natural Park, Catalonia, Spain
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2 Feb 2026Groundhog Day
15 Jan 2026The fishing village of Reine, Norway
28 Jan 2026Whanganui National Park, Retaruke, New Zealand
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3 Mar 2026World Wildlife Day
17 Oct 2023Spreadsheet Day
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21 Feb 2026Red fox, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, United States
19 Feb 2026Dragons Eye, Uttakleiv Beach, Norway
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