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reptile awareness day

October 21: Reptile Awareness Day – All About Snakes, Lizards, Turtles & Other Reptiles

Reptiles are often misunderstood creatures. They are often seen as being cold and unfeeling. However, reptiles are actually quite sensitive and intelligent animals. They’re fascinating animals. They look cool. Their behavior seems really complex at times. The fact that they’ve been around since before dinosaurs makes me wonder what kind of life they had back then. They are also very social creatures and enjoy having company. If you want to learn more about caring for reptiles safely, then this is the day to find out and share more information about them. History of National Reptile Awareness Day The first annual …

World Tortoise Day

May 23: World Turtle Day – Celebrating these Magnificent Creatures

World Turtle Day is celebrated on May 23rd each year, and was established by the American Tortoise Rescue in 2000. Tortoises and turtles are vulnerable animals around the world due to a variety of threats including being hunted for food, having their habitats polluted, and being killed on roads, yet they are often overlooked in conservation efforts. World Turtle Day serves to raise awareness of these animals and the problems they face. Turtles are often thought of as slow, lumbering creatures that take their time to get anywhere. They are seen as a symbol for patience and persistence. In fact, …