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Environmental Days In January 2026

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January does not have many days devoted to animals, however there are awareness days for birds, sqirrels and zebras.

The key environmental dates, awareness days, weeks, months and environmental events in January 2026.

National Bird Day

Date: 5th January

National Bird Day is a US based day It also encourages the support of wild bird habitat conservation programs and captive bird rescue organizations and sanctuaries.

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Red Squirrel Appreciation Day

Red Squirrel

Image Credit: Adrian Kirby via UK Squirrel Accord

Date: 21st Jan

This one-day event helps raise awareness of red squirrels and their conservation, and is an opportunity to celebrate their beauty. 

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International Zebra Day

Date: 31st January

International Zebra Day is a day to raise awareness of this amazing animal and the conservation issues that it faces.

Zebras are native to the African Savannah they are hunted for their unique pelts.  The Grevy's zebra is considered endangered and is on the Red List of Threatened Species.

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