š¢ Meet Bunkle: The Turtle King of World Turtle DayĀ®
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- May 12
- 2 min read
Whether youāre new to our turtle-loving community or have been with us since the early days, thereās one shellebrity you absolutely must meetāBunkle, the King of the Sanctuary!
It all started 35 years ago with a call about a wandering Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina). Little did we know, this curious and fearless explorer would become the undeniable ruler of our hearts. From the moment he arrived, Bunkle took charge with a personality as bold as his beautifully patterned shell.
As one of the most iconic land-dwelling turtles in North America, the Eastern Box Turtle is a symbol of resilience and strength. These remarkable creatures can live for over 100 years, slowly and patiently navigating the world around them. Their hinged shells allow them to completely close up shop when danger strikesāa survival trick Bunkle has mastered over the years!
Now that Bunkle has emerged from his winter hibernation (the coldest one yet!), heās stretching his legs and ready to celebrate our biggest World Turtle DayĀ® ever. This yearās theme, āDancing Turtles Rock,āĀ couldnāt be more perfect for this lively legend.
š¬ Bunkleās Funniest Home Videos Contest!
Bunkle loves a good laugh, and we know you do too! Share your funniest turtle-themed videosāwhether itās your pet turtle pulling silly stunts or your kids doing their best Bunkle impressions.
Tag your videos with #BunklesFunniestHomeVideosĀ and help us bring some much-needed joy to the world this World Turtle DayĀ®!
š Fun Turtle Fact:
Ā Eastern Box Turtles have incredible homing instincts. If moved from their home range, theyāll often try to find their way backāeven traveling miles to do it! Thatās why itās so important to protect their natural habitats and avoid relocating them unnecessarily.
Thank you for following Bunkleās journey and for supporting the sanctuary.Ā
Weāre so grateful to have you as part of our turtle-loving community, and we can't wait to see your videos in Bunkle's Contest!
Learn more and find more ways to shellebrate on May 23rd and all year long: worldturtleday.org/wtd
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Bunkleās story feels like a living piece of turtle history - what a kingly presence to have around for 35 Block Blast years! His spirit makes āDancing Turtles Rockā sound like the perfect theme this year.
Long live King Bunkle! What an amazing ambassador for turtles everywhere. His story shows just how poly track much personality and resilience these incredible creatures have.