Canada Edition
World Polar Bear Day leads today's complete edition for Canada.
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Canada is home to approximately 60% of the world's polar bears. Churchill, Manitoba is the polar bear capital of the world. Every October, they gather there before Hudson Bay freezes and tourists arrive to witness it.
You encounter snow leopards, Marco Polo sheep, and Afghan hounds in Afghanistan's mountain ranges and deserts. You typically see families keeping dogs, cats, and pigeons as pets throughout the country. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.
You celebrate Zimbabwean beef and tobacco, products that have sustained the nation's economy and tables for generations. You recognize how these exports represent the skill of Zimbabwean farmers and the country's agricultural heritage in global markets.