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World Turtle Day 2025: Know history, significance and about the oldest turtle in the World
World Turtle Day 2025: Celebrated every year on May 23rd, World Turtle Day raises awareness about the need to protect various turtle and tortoise species
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Turtles are among Earth's oldest creatures, predating dinosaurs. Over 350 species exist, many endangered due to pollution, poaching, and climate change.
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How long have turtles been on Earth? They've been around for about 200 million years, even before the dinosaurs!
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World Turtle Day began in 2000, thanks to the American Tortoise Rescue. This year's theme is Dancing Turtles Rock!
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How long do turtles live? It depends on the species. Aquatic turtles live 20-50 years, while land turtles can live 50-150 years or more.
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Jonathan, born around 1832, lives on Saint Helena Island and is the world's oldest known living land animal.
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Why protect turtles? They're vital to the ecosystem. Avoid plastic, don't buy or sell them, and keep beaches clean.
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