

As Turtles Vanish, World Turtle Day® Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Turtles and Tortoises
American Tortoise Rescue (ATR), a nonprofit organization established in 1990 to protect all species of tortoises and turtles, is “shellebrating” the 25th anniversary of World Turtle Day® on May 23! This year’s lively theme, “Dancing Turtles Rock,” reminds us to celebrate these remarkable creatures—but also asks the serious question: will they keep dancing if we don’t act now? While we’re putting on our dancing shoes, ATR is putting the spotlight on the growing threats pushing