World Turtle Day

May 23 – World Turtle Day

Question: When is ‘World Turtle Day’ celebrated?
(a) 22nd May
(b) 20th May
(c) 23rd May
(d) 24th May
Answer- (c)
Related facts:

  • World Turtle Day was celebrated on May 23rd, 2017, across the world.
  • World Turtle day is celebrated to raise awareness on conservation of the rare species of tortoise and turtles and to prohibit their illegal trafficking.
  • American Turtle Rescue (ATR), a non-profit organization established in 1990, started celebrating this day since 2000.
  • The organization aims to protect tortoise and their disappearing habitats around the world.
  • Turtle species is considered to be one of the world’s oldest surviving species.
  • The presence of turtles on the earth is considered prior to mammals, birds, reptiles, snakes and lizards.
  • According to biologists, turtles and tortoises are some of the most long-lived members of the reptile family because their armor gives them protection.
  • Leathery turtle or simply the luth is the largest among all living turtles (weight approximately 1500 pounds).

Reference:
https://www.worldturtleday.org/blank
http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/why-do-we-need-a-world-turtle-day/article18529203.ece
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?articleid=828
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