The American Tortoise Rescue came up with World Turtle Day in 1990. (Image: Shutterstock)
World Turtle Day 2022: The purpose of this day is to spread information about these animals and encourage people to take action to protect them.
WORLD TURTLE DAY 2022: The world celebrates World Turtle Day on May 23. The purpose of this day is to spread information about these animals and encourage people to take action to protect them.
The History of World Turtle Day
The American Tortoise Rescue (ATR) coined World Turtle Day in 1990. It is a non-profit organization that rescues and rehabilitates all types of turtles and tortoises. The day was created so that people could celebrate turtles and also participate in turtle and tortoise conservation programs.
The meaning of World Turtle Day
Turtles are one of the world’s oldest reptile groups, dating back much further than snakes, crocodiles, and alligators. These organisms predate the dinosaurs and evolved 250 million years earlier. Apparently there are 300 species of turtles in the world, of which 129 are in danger of extinction. That is why World Turtle Day is celebrated internationally. On this day, people are reminded of the importance of helping turtles live and grow in their natural habitat.
Individuals and groups organize a variety of turtle conservation events and activities. There are also many seminars held in schools to ensure that students are aware of this day.
Quotes to share on World Turtle Day 2022
“We live in a culture full of hares, but the tortoise always wins.”
“Nature is slow but sure; it does not work faster than necessary; she is the tortoise who wins the race through her perseverance.”
“Remember, slow and steady wins the race.”
“Take a walk with a turtle. And behold the world in pause.”
“Try to be comfortable in your own shell like the tortoise.”
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