World Turtle Day

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2023 Date	May 23, 2023
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World Turtle Day in 2023

Tuesday, May 23

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World Turtle Day seeks to raise awareness about turtles and tortoises. This day aims to protect them and their habitats. It encourages people to learn more about them to help keep them safe and protected. According to seeturtles.org, 6 out of 7 turtle species are classified as threatened or endangered. This means if nothing is done, they may go extinct in the future.

World Turtle Day was created in 2000 by the nonprofit organization American Tortoise Rescue. It is observed annually on May 23rd.

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— U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (@USFWS) May 23, 2023

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— Cincinnati Zoo (@CincinnatiZoo) May 23, 2023

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— Disney Dreamlight Valley (@DisneyDLV) May 23, 2023

World Turtle Day facts

Female turtles often return to the same beaches where they were born to lay their eggs.
All tortoises are turtles, but not all turtles are tortoises. Tortoises are exclusively land animals.
The leatherback turtle holds the record for the longest migration among reptile. These turtles travel from nesting sites in the Pacific to feeding areas in the Atlantic.
The American Tortoise Rescue gives the following tips on helping turtles and tortoises:
1) Never buy from a pet shop
2) Report sales of animals less then four inches
3) Don't remove them from the wild
4) Report illegal sales or cruelty to animal control
5) Help tortoises cross the road by carrying them to the other side, but don't try to turn them around as they'll go back on the road
Adwaita, an Aldabra giant tortoise, holds the verified record for longest-lived known tortoise. He lived to be 189 years old.

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Top things to do in the US for World Turtle Day

Volunteer to help save turtles. Here's a list of different programs you can take part in.
Watch this short animated video detailing the challenges infant sea turtles go through.
Watch a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie or episode. The first movie from 1990 is a fan favorite.