today is world turtle day!

okay, who knew this? may 23 is world turtle day (and has been since 2000)!

from the humane society:

"World Turtle Day was initiated in 2000 by the American Tortoise Rescue, a turtle and tortoise rescue organization founded in 1990 in Malibu, California. The group brings attention to turtle conservation issues and highlights ways each of us can help protect these gentle but jeopardized animals. In the spirit of World Turtle Day, we at The HSUS also have suggested actions you can take to honor these fascinating creatures."

check out the dozen things you can do to help out the turtle population.