Monthly:October 2022
World Lemur Day 2022 is celebrated on 28th October 2022. It is a day to remember and honour lemurs worldwide. The word “Lemur” translates as “ghost” in Latin. They earned their name from their habit of appearing in trees at night and glaring with their big eyes. While lemurs are related to monkeys and apes, they are a separate species of the primate family. They are known as prosimian, meaning they are primates that evolved before monkeys and apes. Lemurs are the […]
Cape Palliser is at the southernmost tip of the North Island of New Zealand (NZ), a scenic 90-minute drive from Wellington. It is famous for the Cape Palliser Lighthouse and is home to New Zealand’s largest Fur Seals (Kekeno) (Arctocephalus forsteri) colony. It is the only breeding fur seal colony on New Zealand’s North Island. NZ Fur Seals are permanent residents at Cape Palliser. The fur seals sunbathe on the rocks and grass when not out fishing for food. New Zealand Fur Seals […]
World Migratory Bird Day 2022 (WMBD) is celebrated twice a year on the second Saturday in May and October. It is a way to raise global awareness of the threats faced by migratory birds and their ecological importance. In addition, there is a need for international cooperation to conserve and protect birds. The theme for 2022 is “Dim the Light for Birds at Night”. Surprisingly, around 4,000 bird species migrate – this equates to about 40% of the total number […]