All You Need To Know About World Turtle Day and Sideneck Turtle

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All You Need To Know About World Turtle Day and
Sideneck Turtle
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The World Turtle Day, held on 23rd May every
year, is mainly celebrated to make people aware
of the vulnerability of the species in todays
generation. Here are some of the main reasons
behind its importance

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• Spreading Awareness It was first celebrated in
  the year 1990 by the American Tortoise Rescuers
  to spread awareness. It is celebrated to teach
  humans that these species are on the verge of
  extinction and requires human attention for
  survival.

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• Voicing Opinions It is primarily celebrated to
  promote the protection of this beautiful species
  in their area. Several communities lend their
  voice and contribute towards their protection.
• Preventing Poaching Turtles are hunted for their
  shell and flesh. Today this beautiful reptile
  species faces the danger of extinction and
  requires attention. Activists on 23rd May try to
  make people aware of this situation.

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The Sideneck turtle is one of the most beautiful
and unique species still prevailing in the world.
Here are some of their important characteristics -
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• Stunning Characteristics They got their name due
  to their inability to fully withdraw their heads
  into the shells. And they always prefer warm
  climates as their ecosystem.
• Astonishing Size An adult Sideneck turtle can
  grow up to 7 to 12 inches long. The female
  Sidenecks are in most cases larger than their
  male counterparts. But, the beauty of the
  symmetrical body remains an absolute stunner.

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• Long Lifespan These turtles are survivors. An
  average lifespan of a Sideneck turtle is around
  50 years. But, there are reports that they can
  live more than that if bred in captivity.

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Hwy Malibu, California, 90265 310-589-5521

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