26/04/2023

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Penguin facts for kids

  TODAY is World Penguin Day – so here are some great fact, followed by some KIDS-focused websites with fascinating facts and images about these special birds… Most penguins can swim about 15 miles per hour. Penguins have insulating layers of air, skin, and blubber. Penguins are ancient species that first appeared around 40 million years ago. There are 17 different species of penguins in the world, the most commonly recognized being the Emperor penguin. Penguins weigh anywhere from 2lbs...

Animals in World War I

During the war, animals – especially horses, donkeys, dogs, camels and pigeons – were used by armies because of their unique ability to undertake tasks that were difficult or impossible for humans. Over challenging terrain, they carried messages and transported equipment, people and supplies. They also helped to find people and save lives. Unfortunately, many animals suffered and died as a result of the war.   Camels Camels can travel long distances with heavy loads, through hot dry country. Before...

Stop food waste day

What is Stop Food Waste Day? Stop Food Waste Day is the largest single day of action in the fight against food waste. Started in 2017 by Compass Group USA, Stop Food Waste Day is now recognised globally in every corner of the world as we unite to educate and ignite change. When is Stop Food Waste Day 2023? Wednesday, 26 April 2023 Did you know, one third* of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted globally? Food waste...

Earth Day 2023….protecting our Oceans

  Earth Day is this year focused on …. the oceans   History of Earth Day  “The very first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970. The event, which some consider to be the birth of the environmental movement, was founded by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson. Nelson chose the April date to coincide with spring while avoiding most spring break and final exams. He hoped to appeal to college and university students for what he planned as a...

Creature Feature | Hector’s Dolphins

    DOLPHINS In Australia, The Dolphins are a professional rugby league football team based in the Redcliffe Peninsula area of the Moreton Bay Region, that competes in the Australian National Rugby League (NRL)…. for the purposes of this article: a dolphin is a small aquatic mammal in the  “A dolphin is an aquatic mammal within the infraorder Cetacea. Dolphin species belong to the families Delphinidae (the oceanic dolphins), Platanistidae (the Indian river dolphins), Iniidae (the New World river dolphins),...

World heritage day

The International Day for Monuments and Sites also known as World Heritage Day is an international observance held on 18 April each year around the world with different types of activities, including visits to monuments and heritage sites, conferences, round tables and newspaper articles. Why World Heritage is so very important?? see various blog posts including World Heritage celebrates What are “Monuments & Sites”……  The International Council on Monuments & Sites ICOMOS  is The a professional association that works for...

World Art Day promotes creativity, innovation & diversity

  World Art Day, a celebration to promote the development, diffusion and enjoyment of art, was proclaimed at the 40th session of UNESCO’s General Conference in 2019. Art nurtures creativity, innovation and cultural diversity for all peoples across the globe and plays an important role in sharing knowledge and encouraging curiosity and dialogue. These are qualities that art has always had, and will always have if we continue to support environments where artists and artistic freedom are promoted and protected. In...

Creature Feature : All About Beavers

  Today is International Beaver Day ….. Beavers are large, semiaquatic rodents of the Northern Hemisphere. There are two existing species: the North American beaver and the Eurasian beaver. Beavers are the second-largest living rodents, after capybaras. Wikipedia __________   Beaver Reintroduction Project Since 2009, The Scottish Wildlife Trust have played a fundamental role in returning beavers to Scotland. From releasing the first wild beaver in 2009, to completing a reinforcement project in 2020, our work has led to this...