World Turtle Day 2019

2019-05-23

I have a "catch and release" attitude towards turtles I encounter on the roads. I will typically place them in the bed of my truck and relocate them to a suitable habitat for release.

I never see them again, but feel confident that those woodland and waterway areas are much better than the asphalt from which I retrieved these animals.

Today is World Turtle Day is observed annually under the auspices of the American Tortoise Rescue.

The day is meant to:

• bring attention to turtles and tortoises
• increase knowledge of and respect for turtles and tortoises
• help turtles and tortoises survive and thrive

The day is marked internationally in various ways primarily in schools.