While Penguins may be considered birds, they are not your typical feathered friend! These flightless creatures spend as much time in the water as on land. Penguins are instantly recognizable with their tuxedo like coats and webbed feet and are truly remarkable animals! 

In honor of National Penguin Day January 20th, here are a few fun facts to know about Penguins!

Most Eagles live to about 20-30 years, which is relatively short for birds. Lifespans also very on the species of Eagles and the locations they call home. Eagles usually start to weaken around the age of 20.

Save the Eagles Day!

These massive creatures are native to North America and come from Canada, the United States, and Mexico! There are even some Bison that come from Europe. These animals are very special because play a critical role in shaping grassland ecosystems. Learn about bison right here on Base Camp with the Leaf Explorers!

There are over 10,000 different species of reptiles in the world, and we want to shine a light on them! Fun fact, reptiles are cold-blooded animals and need to bask in sun to raise their body temperature so that they can remain active throughout the day. Reptiles are mainly made up of lizards, snakes, and yes even turtles!

Have you ever seen a sloth? You may have seen them high up on a branch slowly moving around and eating leaves. These sloths do a lot more than just move slowly though! It is important to celebrate international sloth day to talk about how sloths help our ecosystem and are a significant piece of our planet. Learn about sloths with the Leaf Explorers! Follow along with International Sloth Day!

World Animal Day is an international day of action to raise the status of animals and improve their welfare. World Animal Day unites the animal welfare movement, mobilizing it into a global force to make the world a better place for all animals.