Did you know that a pigeon named Winkie was the first recipient of the Dickin Medal in 1943?
Neither did we.
Here's an interesting article about Winkie and the other pigeons that served in World War II, plus some of the dog and cat heroes who earned this bronze medal of valor in later years.
I'm a Homeschooling Mom (to Katie, 10) and Grandma (to Billy, also 10). We live in Northern California, just spitting distance from the tallest trees on Earth.
Katie is my partner here at AmericaZoo. It's because of her love for animals that I decided to purchase the site after the passing of its creator, David Childs.
Katie and I are working hard to grow the best Virtual Zoo in cyberspace. Slowly but surely, we’re building Interactive Critter Encounters that are fun and educational for kids of all ages. The Giraffe Exhibit offers a peek into the future of AmericaZoo, though it isn't finished yet, so be sure to bookmark the site and check back often.
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While you're here, you'll want to visit the other animals... they've been expecting you!
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