3 special days in Feb. you should not miss as a nature lover

The second month of 2020 is beginning. Are you ready for the coming special days?

In February 2020, there are three special days you should not miss if you are a nature lover! Let's reveal these three days with a question for each. (Slide right for answers)

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February 2 is World Wetlands Day. It raises global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for our planet. Wetlands are rich with biodiversity and are habitats for a dense variety of plant and animal species, and they can absorb waste, such as nitrogen and phosphorous.

The international theme for World Wetlands Day 2020 is "Wetlands and Biodiversity." Latest estimates show that wetlands are disappearing three times faster than forests.

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World Pangolin Day will be celebrated on February 15 this year. The pangolin population is rapidly declining, with two of the eight pangolin species listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

The pangolin's name comes from the Malay "penggulung," which means "roller," describing the animal's action of rolling into a ball to protect itself.

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February 27 is International Polar Bear Day. Polar bears' habitats are under threat due to climate change and global warming. Last year, starving polar bears were seen wondering around villages in Russia scavenging for food.

A fun fact about polar bears is that they have black skin but white fur, which helps them look transparent in the Arctic.

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