Cute Animal Video!

Hey readers,

Frogs might be super cute, but the desert rain frog is adorable.

Check out the video below to hear it squeak!

While most frogs live in wet environments in swamps or forests, this little reptile likes to hide in the sandy beaches across South Africa and Namibia.

To learn more cool facts about amazing animals, pick up the latest issues of Chirp and Chickadee!

Let us know what your favourite animal is in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

It’s World Lion Day!

Hi readers,

Its World Lion Day! Today is a day to learn all about lions and think of ways to protect them and their homes. To celebrate these fierce felines, check out these fun facts!

• Lions can run super fast and reach speeds up to 80 kilometres per hour (50 miles per hour)!
• Female lions do the hunting for their families.
• A baby lion is called a cub, whelp, or lionet.
• Lions live in groups called prides.
• Adult lions are loud. You can hear them roar from eight kilometers (five miles) away!

Do you like lions? Let us know in the comments below!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Happy International Cat Day!

Hey readers,

Today is International Cat Day! This day was created to celebrate the friendship we share with cats and to raise awareness for our feline friends. It’s the perfect day to learn about ways to help and protect them.

Here are some fun facts about cats to get your day started:

• Cats are one of the most popular pet in the world.
• Cats have whiskers on the back of their front legs.
• Cats save energy by sleeping for 13 to 14 hours a day.
• Cats are the only mammals that can’t taste sweetness.
• Cats have powerful night vision, excellent hearing and an amazing sense of smell.
• A group of cats is called a clowder, a male cat is called a tom, a female cat is called a molly and young cats are called kittens.

Trying to find ways to celebrate? How about these ideas:

• Dress the part! Whether you’re spending International Cat Day at school or at home, show your love by wearing a pair of cat ears.
• Take a catnap! Cats are experts in napping so take a page from their book and have a great nap.
• Share a catty selfie! Let the whole world know how you feel by snapping a selfie with your cat and posting it on social media.

Do you have a cat of your own? Tell us their name in the comments below!

Happy International Cat Day!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Animal of the Month

Hey readers,

In the Summer 2022 issue of Chickadee, we learned all about the eastern foxsnake! Check out these cool facts!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Cute Animal Video!

Hey readers,

Here’s a video of some cute bunnies!

Do you have a favourite animal? Let us know in the comments below!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com