Yesterday was World Animal Day, an international celebration of all the amazing creatures we share this planet with. It was conceived in 1931 at an ecology convention in Florence, with October 4th chosen as the date because it coincided with the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.
I don’t think a single day is enough to celebrate the animal kingdom, so let’s make it a week-long celebration here on Where’s my backpack? Here are a few endearing creatures I’ve met on my travels.
If you’d like to join in, here’s what to do:
- Create your own post about animals and title it Travel Theme: Animals
- Include a link to this page in your post so others can find it too
- Don’t forget to subscribe to keep up to date on the latest weekly travel themes.
It doesn’t have to be about wildlife; you can write an ode to your neighbour’s moggy if you like! I can’t wait to see what you come up with.
Give me a high-five paw!
xxx
Ailsa
Where's my backpack? 
Thanks for another great theme!! Here is myspy eyes on a squirrel…
http://wp.me/p1RzUf-1AY
Your photos are beautiful!
oh, put a space between the words…my and spy…lol!!
Haha Sunshine, this really made me laugh! Great tips on photographing dehydrated squirrels through dirty glass windows with a tiny camera! xxx
Some days you just shake your head and wonder, is this for real or just a big fairy tale kind of day!?! Lol…thank you for hosting your travel themes…looking forward to the next challenge. 🙂
Hi there. Here’s my entry: http://etolbagam.wordpress.com/2012/10/09/travel-theme-animals/
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Just had to try this out! Here’s my attempt: http://remissionary.wordpress.com/2012/10/09/are-we-happy-yet/
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Your photos are so beautifully clear! Here’s my selection – http://newpillowbook.wordpress.com/2012/10/10/travel-theme-animals/
I’ve just picked one. There were too many!
Another fun theme! Another day at the beach… http://beachtreasuresandtreasurebeaches.com/2012/10/10/travel-theme-animals-tidepooling-in-bandon-oregon/
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Hi friend! I went to the zoo the other day. Does that count? 🙂 Here’s my post…
Wow this is popular. Nice detail on the buffalo! I’ll go in I guess: http://blog.mjfimages.com/2012/10/11/yellowstone-wo…other-critters/
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Animals http://reginasavy.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=681&action=edit&message=6&postpost=v2
I’m actually about to write about my vacation at Callaway Gardens which includes the birds of prey show we went to twice. I’ll post the link when I’m done.
The wood-duck fascinates me: takes me back years to the wooden duck my son pulled behind himself during his nursery days. Ah! tempus fugit.
The China duck photo is almost surreal. Gorgeous!
Cool!
Hi, thanks for visiting my blog and the like. I remember being really shocked when I saw my first black squirrel. Aren’t they gorgeous! 🙂
Lovely post! Thanks for liking mine about farm animals at the fair. 🙂
I love the animal photos. Are these from Yellowstone?
Thanks for the like on my blog! I am just starting out and any interaction is appreciated! Animal photography is one of my favorite things as well!
Great post! Reminds me of my recent trip to Yellowstone…
Love that raccoon, all of the photos really. Thanks for visiting my blog.
Here’s my “pooch portfolio” – your animal photos are great!
http://twentyfourseveninfrance.com/2012/03/23/pooch-portfolilo/
So Cute!
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