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

A couple of turtle friends were spotted in Beirut’s waters today! Please remember that we share this beautiful place with a diverse ecosystem and that taking care of our beaches is a priority❤️🐢 #livelovebeirut by @explorewithghady @narcosis_diving_facility #lebanon #lebanese #beirut #turtles #livelovelebanon | Live Love Beirut

Popping up to say hello! Meet the spotted turtle: a small but mighty wetland dweller with distinctive yellow spots that help it blend into marshy habitat. In Michigan, spotted turtles are state threatened due to habitat loss & degradation, nest predation, and road mortality. Video from Andrew Myers | Michigan Nature Association