23/05/2026
WORLD TURTLE DAY
If anyone asked me what my favourite animal is, up until about a year ago and I would have said a dog, but then I looked at my ornaments, and stuff I have on walls and realised it was a Turtle.
FACTS about Turtles
Turtles are ancient reptiles that have lived on Earth for over 200 million years, surviving since the time of the dinosaurs. They are recognized by their hard, bony shells, which are actually part of their skeleton and cannot be removed. Turtles live in both water and on land, breathing air and laying eggs on sandy beaches.
Key Facts About Turtles
1. Turtles have been around for over 200 million years.
2. Their shell is made of over 50 bones and is attached to their ribs.
3. Turtles do not have teeth; they have sharp, beak-like mouths to eat food.
4. Some turtle species can live over 100 years.
5. They can live in oceans (sea turtles), freshwater (rivers/ponds), or on land (tortoises).
Many countries have robust conservation in place for the hatching of their young which I have personally when been on holidays>
Do you have a favourite animal?