Five special days in Jan. you should not miss as a nature lover
Updated 18:13, 01-Jan-2020
By Wan Hailun

Today is the first day of 2020. Are you ready for a new year filled with enthusiasm for nature? 

In January 2020, there are five special days you should not miss if you are a nature lover! Let's see what these special days are.  (Slide right for answers)

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January 5 is the National Bird Day in the United States. This day is reserved for observing birds and raising people's awareness on birds protection. According to Born Free USA, around 12 percent of the birds are facing extinction, mostly due to loss of habitat and shortage of food supply. (Slide right for more.)

January 5 is the National Bird Day in the United States. This day is reserved for observing birds and raising people's awareness on birds protection. According to Born Free USA, around 12 percent of the birds are facing extinction, mostly due to loss of habitat and shortage of food supply. (Slide right for more.)

On this day, people study and watch birds and spread knowledge about them. (Slide to right for more pictures!)

On this day, people study and watch birds and spread knowledge about them. (Slide to right for more pictures!)

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January 20 is Penguin Awareness Day. This day is about raising awareness on the reducing number of flightless birds. Moreover, it aims to bring attention to the protection of penguin habitats. (Slide right for more.)

January 20 is Penguin Awareness Day. This day is about raising awareness on the reducing number of flightless birds. Moreover, it aims to bring attention to the protection of penguin habitats. (Slide right for more.)

There are over 18 different known species of penguin in the world. They are all waiting for you to explore their world and learn about the problems they are currently facing. (Slide right for more pictures.)

There are over 18 different known species of penguin in the world. They are all waiting for you to explore their world and learn about the problems they are currently facing. (Slide right for more pictures.)

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The answer is squirrel! January 21 is Squirrel Appreciation Day. It is a day to celebrate squirrels' contributions in planting more than a billion oak trees. Squirrels love to bury acorns to eat later, but often forget where they have buried them. So, the acorns end up sprouting. (Slide right for more.)

The answer is squirrel! January 21 is Squirrel Appreciation Day. It is a day to celebrate squirrels' contributions in planting more than a billion oak trees. Squirrels love to bury acorns to eat later, but often forget where they have buried them. So, the acorns end up sprouting. (Slide right for more.)

On this day, people head outside to look for different types of squirrels and provide some nuts for their snacks. (Slide right for more pictures.)

On this day, people head outside to look for different types of squirrels and provide some nuts for their snacks. (Slide right for more pictures.)

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January 25 is the Spring Festival in China and also the start of the Year of the Rat. Rat is the first in the Chinese zodiac cycle. They are considered clever and smart. (Slide right for more.)

January 25 is the Spring Festival in China and also the start of the Year of the Rat. Rat is the first in the Chinese zodiac cycle. They are considered clever and smart. (Slide right for more.)

On this day, family members gather and celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. (Slide right for more pictures.)

On this day, family members gather and celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. (Slide right for more pictures.)

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January 31 is International Zebra Day. Zebra is one of the iconic animals from Africa. There are three species of zebra, including Grevy's zebra, mountain zebra and plains zebra. Each of them has amazing characters. (Slide right for more.)

January 31 is International Zebra Day. Zebra is one of the iconic animals from Africa. There are three species of zebra, including Grevy's zebra, mountain zebra and plains zebra. Each of them has amazing characters. (Slide right for more.)

In this day, zebra lovers can share their passion for zebras. Also, it is the best time to learn some fun facts about zebras. (Slide right for more pictures.)

In this day, zebra lovers can share their passion for zebras. Also, it is the best time to learn some fun facts about zebras. (Slide right for more pictures.)

(Graphics designed by Jia Jieqiong, cover image designed by Li Xiaojie)

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