Canada Edition
World Whale Day leads today's complete edition for Canada.
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Canada's three ocean coasts provide habitat for 37 whale species. From the St. Lawrence Beluga to the Orca of BC's coast to the Bowhead of the Arctic, Canada is one of the world's great whale-watching nations.
You marvel at the Ethiopian wolf, Hamadryas baboon, and Walia ibex that inhabit Ethiopia's unique highlands and rift valleys. You observe that Ethiopians typically keep goats, sheep, and donkeys for both companionship and labor purposes. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.
You cherish Sagres beer and Portuguese ceramics from Vista Alegre, which have graced European tables for generations. You understand that these products embody Portugal's maritime heritage and the country's tradition of artisanal mastery passed down through centuries.