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DYK? Gopher Tortoises are a keystone species, and their burrows can support over 300 species! Even their shells are important after an animal passes... The gopher tortoise shell moth relies on the keratin within the tortoise’s shell after the tortoise dies. #WildTurtleWeek
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Western pond turtles, found throughout the Pacific Northwest, often hangout near bodies of water and occasionally choose roads to sunbathe on (other aquatic turtles, snakes and lizards do this too) to regulate their body temperatures. #everyturtlecounts #wildturtleweek 📷USFWS
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Our native turtle populations are in trouble y'all. A #WildTurtleWeek 🧵 Like most turtle species, eastern box turtles can take up to two decades before they reach reproductive age. 📷: eastern box turtle by Danielle Brigida 1/3
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Each year, well-meaning people take tiny turtles from the wild thinking they are orphaned. Young turtles can survive on their own after hatching! Please do not disturb wild turtles. Removal of any turtle from the wild can hurt local populations. #WildTurtleWeek #EveryTurtleCounts
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June 10-14 marks Wild Turtle Week! One of the best ways to be a good turtle neighbor this time of year is by helping them get across roads, if it’s safe for you to do so. Check out these tips for how to do it right ( https://t.co/UXLygeT3ke)
#WildTurtleWeek #EveryTurtleCounts
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#DidYouKnow that turtles have been roaming the earth since the days of the dinosaurs?! They have seen a lot of change & still endured. In honor of #WildTurtleWeek we are celebrating these amazing species and sharing ways people can help protect them.
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Happy #WildTurtleWeek Shop the #PeppermintNarwhal store: https://t.co/bQXxNGbEjD
#TurtleWeek #WildTurtle #Turtle
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For over 350 species, like snakes, small mammals, & insects, seeking shelter in a gopher tortoise burrow is a cool escape from summer heat. Gopher tortoises, a star of #WildTurtleWeek, are ecosystem engineers, digging burrows that can be 40ft long. More info:
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DYK? Florida is home to some of the largest freshwater turtles in North America -- our alligator snapping turtles and eastern snapping turtle! #WildTurtleWeek
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🐢 Welcome to #WildTurtleWeek! We'll be sharing cool turtle & tortoise facts that we think you'll turtley enjoy. OK, we promise, that's the only time we'll say that 😆 Did you know a desert tortoise can live as long as 80 years in the wild? That's a long-lived desert dweller!
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#TurtleyAwesome a daily theme for the first day to mark #WildTurtleWeek 10-14 June 2024 and show why turtles are special. #ShellebrateTurtles #PARC
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This gal is diggin’ with purpose! Florida softshell turtles build their nests between late March to July in sunny, dry places. Females will typically lay more than one clutch per year. #WildTurtleWeek Video by Carli Segelson/USFWS
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Nest predators like foxes and raccoons can have a negative impact on wild turtle populations. Give turtles a boost by securing trash, reducing access to human (and pet!) foods, and keeping your yard clean. #WildTurtleWeek
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Alright, we know you have turtle photos on your phone... and we want to see them! We’re closing out #WildTurtleWeek with an invite to share your favorite turtle photos on this thread. It also happens to be #NationalPhotographyDay 📸🐢 📸USFWS
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We are continuing #WildTurtleWeek with a dose of turtle power. DYK Florida has over 30 species of native turtles? From sandhills to salt water, turtles can be found everywhere in the state! Stay tuned for more awesome turtle facts upcoming this week!
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Wink if you love alligator snapping turtles!😜 Glad it isn’t just us. #DYK these turtles stay submerged for 40-50 minutes at a time? Adults prefer the deeper waters of canals, rivers, & lakes – only surfacing when they need a breath. #WildTurtleWeek 📸Jason Phillips/USFWS
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#EveryTurtleCounts. Does it really hurt a turtle population to take just one? Yes. Turtles don’t start breeding until later in life. The youngest that any species starts breeding is ~3 years old, & some don’t begin until they’re 50. 📷: Grigory Heaton, CC-BY-NC #WildTurtleWeek
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