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April 10th is a day to celebrate the hard-working animals that make our lives better, National Farm Animals Day! This special day was established in 2015 to honor and recognize all of the amazing things farm animals do for us. From providing food, companionship, and working on farms—farm animals are an integral part of our daily lives. So let’s take some time to appreciate them during this special celebration!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1700s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Domestication of Animals</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1700s, farm animals were the predominant source of food, companionship, transport, and labor in agricultural societies worldwide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Industrial Revolution</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the Industrial Revolution in the 1800s, mechanization began to replace many of the roles traditionally held by farm animals.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1919</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>American Farm Bureau Federation</div><div class='timeline-text'>The American Farm Bureau Federation was formed to advocate for agricultural industry and protect farming communities.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Factory Farming</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1950s, factory farming began to emerge, significantly changing the way farm animals are raised and treated.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Awareness Rising</div><div class='timeline-text'>"An Inconvenient Truth", a documentary highlighting the impact of factory farming on climate change, raises public awareness and sparks debates about farm animal wellbeing.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Farm Animals Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Farm Animals Day is established to honor and recognize the important role farm animals play in our lives.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a farm</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a trip to your local farm and spend some time getting to know the animals. You can feed them, pet them, and learn more about what they do on the farm.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a craft</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make some DIY crafts with farm animals as the theme. You can create paper mache cows, piggy banks, or even a barn out of popsicle sticks.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Adopt a farm animal</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you are able to adopt a farm animal, consider doing so in honor of National Farm Animals Day. It will bring joy to the animal and to you!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a movie</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Watching movies with farm animals as the main characters is also a great way to celebrate National Farm Animals Day. From Bambi and Babe to Finding Nemo, there's plenty of films that feature these animals.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer at an animal sanctuary</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Volunteering your time at an animal sanctuary is one of the best ways to recognize National Farm Animals Day. You can help feed and care for the animals, and most of all, give them love.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Farm animals provide us with food</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Farm animals have been a part of the human diet for centuries. We rely on these animals for things like beef, pork, eggs and milk, which are all key components in creating a balanced and healthy diet.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Farm animals provide us with companionship</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Having farm animals as pets can be incredibly rewarding. Not only can you enjoy their adorable antics, but you can also benefit from a number of health benefits that come along with spending time around animals - like stress relief and improved mental well-being!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Farm animals help maintain our natural habitat</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Farm animals play an important role in maintaining the balance of nature by keeping grassy areas in check and freeing up resources for other species. They also act as carbon sinks that prevent harmful greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere. So not only are they cute, but they're also doing their part to help protect our environment!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Cows Have Unique Moos</h3><p class='facts-content'>Similar to how humans have distinct voices, cows too have unique moos which they use to express a range of emotions and maintain contact with the herd.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Chickens Can Recognize Over 100 Faces</h3><p class='facts-content'>Chickens are not as simple minded as we think they are. They have excellent memories and can recognize over 100 different faces, not just of other chickens but also of humans.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Sheep Have Excellent Peripheral Vision</h3><p class='facts-content'>With rectangular pupils that give them a wider field of vision, sheep have an incredible peripheral vision and can see behind themselves without turning their heads.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Pigs Are Highly Intelligent</h3><p class='facts-content'>Considered one of the smartest animals, pigs surpass dogs and cats in many types of cognitive tests, understanding concept of time, being able to use mirrors to find hidden food and have demonstrated creative problem solving abilities.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Ducks Can Sleep with One Eye Open</h3><p class='facts-content'>In order to protect themselves from predators, ducks can keep one eye open while sleeping allowing one half of the brain to rest while the other half remains alert.</p></div></div>
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