narwhalsareunderwaterunicorns:
HAPPY WORLD TURTLE DAY! A day created to increase knowledge and respect for turtles and tortoises, and encourage human action to help them survive and thrive. To celebrate this wonderful holiday that I just found out about literally two seconds ago and now passionately support, here are some pointers for turtle safety!
- Never buy a turtle or tortoise from a pet shop as it increases demand from the wild.
- Never remove turtles or tortoises from the wild unless they are sick or injured.
- If a tortoise is crossing a busy street, pick it up and take it in the same direction it was going – if you try to make it go back, it will turn right around again.
- Write letters to legislators asking them to keep sensitive habitat preserved or closed to off road vehicles, and to prevent off shore drilling that can lead to more endangered sea turtle deaths.
- Report cruelty or illegal sales of turtles and tortoises to your local animal control shelter.
- Report the sale of any turtle or tortoise of any kind less than four inches. This is illegal everywhere in the U.S.
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! Reblog to show your support.
