Climate change is one of the biggest challenges that our planet faces today. Its effects are being felt far and wide, and animals inhabiting the globe haven’t been left behind. One of the animal species that’s on the receiving end of the hard-hitting effects of climate change is the turtle. Different turtle species are already…
There are over 350 species of turtles inhabiting the planet. These shelled creatures play a great role in ensuring a healthy and balanced ecosystem. Unfortunately, their numbers are on the decline as most of them are under threat from humans as well as natural causes in their habitat. This article takes a closer look at…
Turtles have been roaming planet Earth for over 200 million years. And if you think they survived this long just to be another useless species on the planet, you’re mistaken. Turtles play a crucial role in ensuring a healthy and balanced ecosystem. The crucial role of turtles in our ecosystem includes helping control algae and…
If you no longer wish to care for your red-eared sliders, then you should do them one last favor and find them a new home. This is way better than releasing them into the wild. So, where can you surrender your red-eared slider turtles? To donate your red-eared sliders to get rid of them, give…
The US boasts up to 20% of all the turtle species in the world. These include freshwater species, semi-aquatic species, and even tortoises. This makes it the only region with more turtle species than any country across the globe. Unfortunately, most of these turtles are endangered and are listed under the IUCN Red List as…