World Turtle Day May 23, 2026

World Turtle Day

Turtles are not only fascinating animals; they also play vital roles in nature. Sea turtles help keep seagrass beds and coral reefs healthy, while freshwater and land counterparts support balanced ecosystems. Their shells are part of their skeletons, formed from dozens of fused bones, and some species navigate using Earth"s magnetic field to return to the beaches where they hatched.

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Today in History

May 23, 2018Everybody loves World Turtle Day
May 23, 2019Come out of your shell for World Turtle Day
May 23, 2020Bask in the glow—It s World Turtle Day
May 23, 2021A palace for the public
May 23, 2022World Turtle Day
May 23, 2023World Turtle Day
May 23, 2025World Turtle Day

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