For the last 20 years, on May 23, turtle lovers everywhere have emerged to honor these shelled reptiles that have roamed the Earth for more than 200 million years. The over 350 known species of turtles alive today are found on every continent, except Antarctica. But despite their wide distribution, most turtles are endangered due to loss of habitat, illegal wildlife trade, and hunting and fishing. World Turtle Day aims to change that by raising awareness about their plight and encouraging conservation efforts. So today, we invite you to stick your neck out for turtles.
Bask in the glow—It s World Turtle Day
Today in History
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The Giants Causeway, Northern Ireland
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Procida, Italy
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Adorably evolutionary sea sheep
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Tigh Mor Trossachs on Loch Achray, Scotland
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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A monster view in Scotland
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Hollywood s big night
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Red squirrel in Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
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International Zebra Day
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The Spirit of Harlem by Louis Delsarte
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Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah
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Happy birthday, Capitol Reef National Park
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Longtailed widowbird at Rietvlei Nature Reserve, South Africa
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Presidents Day
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Merry Christmas!
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Arbor Day
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Oh, to sleep under the northern lights
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Cappadocia, Türkiye
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Corfe gets creepy
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Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta
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There’s a dog in there somewhere
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Groundhog Day arrives—beyond a shadow of a doubt
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Rapa Valley in Sarek National Park, Sweden
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With leaves this tasty, who cares about a view?
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Fighting evil with costumes
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Sequential images of a total solar eclipse
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High seas commerce
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Gemsbok in Namibian sand dunes
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Keyholes to the kingdom
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Happy Pi Day!