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The World Turtle in Hindu mythology is known as Akūpāra (Sanskrit: अकूपार), or sometimes Chukwa.An example of a reference to the World Turtle in Hindu literature is found in Jñānarāja (the author of Siddhantasundara, writing c. 1500): "A vulture, whichever has only little strength, rests in the sky holding a snake in its beak for a prahara [three hours].
World Turtle Day is an annual observance held every May 23rd. It began in 2000 and is sponsored by American Tortoise Rescue. [1] The day was created as a yearly observance to help people celebrate and protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats, as well as to encourage human action to help them survive and thrive.
Turtle-based ecotourism activities take place on nesting beaches around the world. [3] Sea turtles are on Tuvalu postage stamps as a national symbol. [3] Due to the turtle's status as a charismatic megafauna, it is a flagship animal for conservation efforts.
The turtle here is altruistic, but the world is a heavy burden, and the turtle sometimes shakes itself to relieve the load, causing earthquakes. [167] [171] [172] A turtle was the symbol of the Ancient Mesopotamian god Enki from the 3rd millennium BCE onward. [173]
A yellow turtle who is the titular host of the show. Slash Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Snappy Sam The Comic Strip (TV series) An anthropomorphic turtle who is the chef and owner of the diner whom "Honeylove" Loretta, of the Street Frogs, works as a waitress and kitchen helper. Speed The Swan Princess: Tamachan Love Hina: A flying turtle. Tank
Jonathan (hatched c. 1832) [2] [3] is a Seychelles giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea hololissa), a subspecies of the Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea).His approximate age is estimated to be 192 as of 2025, making him the oldest known living land animal.
American Tortoise Rescue (ATR) is an animal rescue organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, adoption and protection of all tortoise and turtle species, and the protection of their environments.
Sea turtles are caught worldwide, although it is illegal to hunt most species in many countries. [84] [85] A great deal of intentional sea turtle harvests worldwide are for food. Many parts of the world have long considered sea turtles to be fine dining.