International Archaeology Day is today! The day is celebrated on the third Saturday in October. Created by the Archaeological Institute of America, the day promotes knowledge of our many archaeological sites. The National Park Service is one of the day’s sponsors. Children could learn more at: International Archaeology Day.
Hoffman’s Two-Toed Sloth
International Sloth Day is today! Celebrated on the third Saturday in October, the day raises awareness of sloths and their importance to the environment. Six types of sloth exist today; some species are three-toed and some are two-toed. All six types eat leaves of the group Cecropia. Two-toed sloths are omnivorous, eating fruits, carrion, and insects for example. Three-toed sloths are herbivorous. All living species of sloths today live in trees, but ancient, extinct ground-dwelling sloths could be the size of elephants. Interesting fact: about every eight days sloths slowly climb down their trees to pee and poop. Then they cover up their droppings and climb back up the trees.