What you need to know about World Turtle Day

Since the year 2000 , World Turtle Day is celebrated on May 23 with the purpose of raising awareness about the care that these animals deserve.

Sponsored by the nonprofit organization American Tortoise Rescue , this celebration also seeks to increase knowledge of and respect for turtles and tortoises , and encourage human action to take care of turtles and ensure their survival.

These animals currently face several dangers such as the presence of plastic objects in open waters , in which they may get caught or asphyxiated when mistaking them for food. This is why several organizations around the globe are working to help turtles survive and effectively reproduce.

Here are some facts about these animals:

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