International holidays - World Turtle Day

Turtle Day on May 23rd is both a serious and fun holiday. On the one hand, these slow and clumsy creatures are gradually dying out and need special protection. On the other hand, many people take May 23 as a reason to smile and give each other postcards and souvenirs with images of this clumsy animal. The holiday dates back to 2010. Today it is celebrated in many countries around the world. People began to think about the problems of preserving the population of these reptiles back in 1990. Concerned people united in the American Turtle Rescue Society. The population of the country, brought up on Disney cartoons, where turtles live for about 300 years, did not appreciate the seriousness of the problem. After all, during such a period you can bear a lot of offspring. In reality, these wise reptiles do not live to an old age. Turtles are destroyed by poachers and other animals. Their egg clutches are being destroyed on a global scale. Delicious, tender reptile meat goes to the table of gourmets. The average age would be more correct: 30 – 100 years. At home, turtles live no more than 10. Now this species is on the verge of complete extinction. With the advent of Turtle Day, many people began to pay more attention to this type of reptile. Influential patrons make large donations to maintain the reptile population. Collections are held in many cities, where everyone can contribute. It will be interesting to celebrate such an unusual holiday with children. You can visit the zoo, have a costume party, or treat yourself to a turtle-shaped salad. There are only a few species of reptiles left in Russia. To maintain their population, it is necessary to abandon the purchase of shell products and the idea of ​​​​trying turtle soup. At the state level, it is worth protecting the beaches where turtles come to lay their eggs from ruthless smuggling.