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2024 Date | May 23, 2024 |
2025 Date | May 23, 2025 |
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Top X Posts (formerly Tweets) for World Turtle Day -Updated
World Turtle Day HistoryWorld Turtle Day is an annual observance that aims to raise awareness about the importance of preserving and protecting various species of turtles and tortoises around the globe. The key objectives of this day include encouraging conservation efforts, educating people on the threats faced by turtles, and promoting the adoption of threatened turtles rather than purchasing them from pet shops. This day highlights the crucial role these creatures play in maintaining balanced ecosystems and emphasizes their cultural and historical significance across different societies. The American Tortoise Rescue (ATR), a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting all species of tortoise and turtle, was founded World Turtle Day in 2000. Several native species of turtles in Canada, including the Western Painted Turtle, the Spotted Turtle, and the Blanding's Turtle, are classified as Typical activities held on World Turtle Day in Canada include educational programs at local zoos, aquariums, and wildlife centers. Additionally, Canadians can partake in community clean-up efforts, helping to remove debris and plastics from local waterways that can pose hazards to turtles and other aquatic life. World Turtle Day is observed on May 23rd each year, providing a unique opportunity for Canadians to learn about and take part in the global efforts to protect these fascinating creatures. World Turtle Day facts
In the News and Trending in Canada for World Turtle DayUpdated Celebrate World Turtle Day With 15 Photographs of the Delightful Reptilessmithsonianmag.com Expert reminds Manitobans to take care of the turtles this World Turtle Day - Winnipeg | Globalnews.caglobalnews.ca DYK? Today, May 23, is World Turtle Day – Waterfront Media Halifaxthe902hxir.ca WORLD TURTLE DAY: One of nature’s oldest creatures gets its own day of recognitionky3.com Top things to do in Canada for World Turtle Day
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