A sea turtle swims past a coral reef. Celebrate World Turtle Day.
Happy World Turtle Day, [data('fname')*]!

Of the 207 species of turtle and tortoise alive today, 129 of them are listed by IUCN as vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered – including nearly all sea turtles.

Learn about the threats they face, along with interesting facts like how sea turtles can smell underwater, how big the largest turtle on Earth can get, and more in our World Turtle Day slideshow.

Each stunning photo is accompanied by fun and surprising trivia about these heartwarming animals and the threats they face in today's world. 

Test your turtle IQ as you scroll through the photos and see if you know all there is to know about them.

I hope you'll enjoy the show!

Emily Stevenson
Manager, Online Membership
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