World Turtle Day - 23 May

World Turtle Day - 23 May

World Turtle Day is celebrated on May 23rd every year to raise awareness about the importance of turtle conservation and the preservation of their natural habitats. The day was founded by American Tortoise Rescue and was first celebrated in 2000. Various zoological institutions and conservation organizations, including the Tennessee Aquarium, have supported this initiative, and in 2020, it was declared "The Year of the Turtle." Facts about Turtles - India's first Turtle Rehabilitation Center is located in Bhagalpur, Bihar. - The upper shell of a turtle is called the carapace, while the lower shell is known as the plastron. - The India Biodiversity Portal launched the first edition of 'Turtle Spotting Week.' - Newly born Olive Ridley Turtles can be found along the Gahirmatha coast. - The largest number of nests of the rare Leatherback sea turtles were spotted in Thailand after almost 20 years. - The theme for World Turtle Day in 2023 was "I Love Turtles," featu…