Tomorrow, January 21, is Squirrel Appreciation Day! Did you know there are over 300 species of squirrels around the world? Squirrels come in all shapes, sizes and colors, including grey squirrels, red squirrels, fox squirrels, flying squirrels, and more.

Show your appreciation for these furry little critters by getting outside and counting how many squirrels you see. Report back here with your count. Bonus if you can identify squirrel common names.

In celebration of Squirrel Appreciation Day, Xeko is offering the Sumatran Flying Squirrel Xeko Pal, made with earth-friendly soy fabric, for only $11.99 at the Official Xeko Store . That’s $5 off the normal price, available now through this Sunday. When you buy a Sumatran Flying Squirrel Xeko Pal, you also get a code to care for a virtual endangered animal in game.  (more…)