World Turtle Day 2022 observed on 23rd May

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World Turtle Day is observed on May 23 every year by American Tortoise Rescue, a nonprofit organization.
The day is celebrated to raise awareness among people to protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats around the world.
Tortoises and turtles play an important role in the ecological design of Earth.
These reptiles are known to survive and thrive across a range of diverse habitats around the globe.
In order to acknowledge the importance of these creatures on Earth, World Turtle Day is celebrated on May 23.
International World Turtle Day is a time to celebrate the importance of these creatures in our environment. The aim is to raise awareness about this rapidly disappearing group of creatures.