National Squirrel Appreciation Day

Small animals with huge fluffy tails and tassels on their ears are tender. Squirrels live in parks, forests, plantings, and even among residential areas. National Squirrel Appreciation Day appeared quite recently but has already taken root in many countries. It was specially created for people to learn more about the lives of these cute animals, their varieties, and their benefits.

History

The initiator of the holiday was a wildlife rehabilitation specialist from North Carolina, Christy Hargrove. National Squirrel Appreciation Day was first in 2001. The biologist argued that people should protect and help animals. Few people know that until the mid-19th century, squirrels did not exist in the US. Fluffy animals were specially brought into the country and released in park areas.

Squirrels are of great benefit to the environment. They carry tree seeds and plant them, often without realizing it, helping to renew forests and green the planet.

Christy Hargrove urges the public to feed squirrels during the cold season. A small nut or dried mushroom can save the life of an entire squirrel family.

January 21 is a holiday for all subspecies of squirrels, which include ground squirrels, chipmunks, prairie dogs, flying squirrels, and marmots.

Useful facts

• The first squirrels appeared in Franklin Square, Philadelphia, in 1847. This fact was documented, and the records are still kept.
• There are about 250 varieties of squirrels in the world.
• Fossils found by researchers indicate that squirrels appeared on Earth more than 30 million years ago.

How to celebrate

On this day, it is advisable to go to the nearest park and leave a treat for these funny animals.

Gather with friends and arrange a quiz with questions about the life, habits, and interesting facts about the stars of the holiday. This entertainment will not only cheer you up but also improve your knowledge.

It’s a good idea to prepare small gifts for friends to remind them of National Squirrel Appreciation Day. Squirrel figurines, cups, posters, and postcards with their image can serve as a presentation.

When is National Squirrel Appreciation Day in 2025?

National Squirrel Appreciation Day is observed on January 21 each year.

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