Walk with the turtles
May 23 is World Turtle Day. In 2000, the American Tortoise Rescue decided to dedicate a day to these reptiles as they needed to be protected. But why is it important to protect them?
Turtles play an important role in the ocean ecosystem. They maintain healthy seagrass beds and coral reefs, which in turn provide habitat for marine life. So, they help balance marine food webs and facilitate nutrient cycling from water to land.
Let’s see how well you know your turtles. Match the photos of theses six turtles with their names.