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21 Sea Turtle Facts Fun Facts for Kids - All Turtles

This gorgeous, starry-backed Spotted Turtle was spotted in a coastal plain wetland by Turtle Survival Alliance’s Jordan Gray on a recent afternoon survey. This turtle was first cataloged by Jordan in 2021 just meters away from where he was rediscovered last week. Due to experiencing more than two years of drought where this turtle lives, it’s likely that he has been in a relative state of dormancy, buried beneath moist leaf litter and other decomposing debris in the forest surrounding “his” wetl

It’s World Turtle Day! In Northeast Ohio, we’re working hard to protect the rare spotted turtle through conservation, habitat management, captive breeding, and care for rescued turtles. Collaborative science is giving these species a future! Tune in now! | Cleveland Metroparks

Keep them wild! When conducting wild turtle population surveys, we prioritize careful care and handling, and always put the turtles back where we found them. Populations of our #TurtleOfTheWeek, the Spotted Turtle, are decreasing in the wild due to habitat fragmentation and destruction. That’s why it’s imperative to keep turtles in the wild whenever you come across them. Turtle encounters are special, most everyone who grew up near a river, lake, or forest has a turtle story, but they should alw

🐢 Turtle Snack Time! 🌿 Spotted: A green sea turtle munching on soft coral! While their diet varies with age, adult green sea turtles are mostly herbivores, feeding on seagrasses and algae—and occasionally soft corals. These gentle grazers play a vital role in maintaining healthy seagrass beds and reef ecosystems. By keeping algae in check, they help preserve balance and biodiversity in the marine environment. Learn more about the incredible creatures you can encounter with Reef Experience 🐠 �

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