23/05/2026
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âđ˘ Warmest welcome to "World Turtle Day" on May 23rd! đ˘
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âTurtles are among the oldest and most unique creatures on Earth. Looking back at their history, they evolved from primitive reptiles that successfully set foot on Earth over 200 million years ago during the Paleozoic Era, even before the appearance of dinosaurs. They have survived and reproduced for ages, tracing their origins back to around 260 million years ago to the present day.
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âđĄ How to differentiate between a Tortoise and a Turtle?
âTurtles and tortoises can be easily distinguished based on their habitats, habits, and distinct physical characteristics.
âTortoise: They live exclusively on land and are mostly vegetarians (herbivores).
âTurtle: They live in water and are generally omnivores (eating both plants and meat). Their toes are connected by skin, forming webbed feet like a duck's, which makes them noticeably different from tortoises.
â⢠Freshwater Turtle: They live in rivers and streams. (Hard-shelled freshwater turtles are also known as Terrapins.)
â⢠Sea Turtle: They live in the saltwater of oceans and seas.
âFun Fact: Turtles and tortoises do not have teeth in their mouths! Instead, they cut and chew their food using sharp, bone-like ridges along their jaws.
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ââ ď¸ Threats Faced by the Long-Lived Giant
âTurtles and tortoises play a vital role in maintaining the balance of our natural ecosystem. However, due to human activities today, many species are facing life-threatening challenges, including:
ââ Habitat destruction
ââ Air and water pollution
ââ Overhunting and overharvesting
ââ Illegal wildlife trade as exotic pets
ââ Global climate change
âđł Since ancient times, turtles have lived together with humans as natural friends that are important for protecting the environment and keeping the food chain balanced. These long-living turtles help nature, so we all need to work together to protect them and help them continue to live and survive forever
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âđ Special Request (Note)
âIn Myanmar culture, people traditionally release turtles as a "Zivita Dana" (the gift of life) charity on auspicious days.
âWhen doing so, we earnestly request you to "Release tortoises on land, and turtles into the water." (If a tortoise is mistakenly thrown into deep water, it can drown as it cannot swim!)
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