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- 1Green Sea Turtle Photograph Captures Honu on Ocean Reef●Green Sea Turtle, aka Honu, under natural light conditions at an ocean reef. Your # sealife # photooftheday Prints avail
A wildlife photograph of a green sea turtle, known in Hawaiian as the honu, is drawing attention online. The image shows the turtle swimming over an ocean reef under natural light, and is being shared as part of daily sealife photography highlights. Print sales are being offered to interested viewers. The honu is a culturally significant and protected species in Hawaii, adding to interest in images of the animal.
- 2WWF reports 73% wildlife decline, but green turtles rebound●In a recent report the World Wildlife Fund found a 73% decline in the size of wildlife populations over 53 years, but gr
A new World Wildlife Fund report documents a 73% decline in the size of monitored wildlife populations over 53 years, underlining the scale of the global biodiversity crisis. One bright spot stands out: green turtle numbers are recovering, credited to conservation measures including egg relocation, marine protected areas and bans on trade. The findings are drawing attention as a mix of alarming data and proof that targeted protection can work.
- 3Loggerhead sea turtles set record nesting numbers on Georgia beaches●# endangered # wildlife # oceans # turtles # SeaTurtles 'Loggerhead sea turtles laid a record 4,292 nests on Georgia bea
Loggerhead sea turtles laid a record 4,292 nests on Georgia beaches this year, the state's highest count on record. The total marks a major rebound from a low of just 358 nests in 2004, the result of decades of conservation work protecting nesting sites along the coast. Conservationists describe the recovery as hard-won, though loggerheads remain listed as endangered, and continued monitoring of the beaches will be needed to keep the trend going.
- 4Over 1,000 baby sea turtles released into ocean in Mexico▼More than 1,000 baby sea turtles were released into the ocean in El Ticuiz, Mexico, according to Andres Aguilar Mendoza, the municipal president of Coahuayana. “Taking care of the sea turtle is taking care of our heritage,” Aguilar Mendoza wrote.
More than 1,000 baby sea turtles were released into the ocean at El Ticuiz, in the municipality of Coahuayana, Mexico. Municipal president Andres Aguilar Mendoza announced the release, writing that taking care of the sea turtle means taking care of the region's heritage. The event highlights ongoing local conservation efforts to protect sea turtle populations along Mexico's Pacific coast.
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Allrecipes is sharing a guide to making Turtle Pecan Pie Bars, a dessert that layers a shortbread-style base with pecans, caramel and chocolate in the style of turtle candies. The recipe walks bakers through preparing the crust, topping it with a pecan pie-style filling, and finishing with melted chocolate drizzled over the bars.
- 6Indonesia Releases 20 Green Sea Turtles Rescued in Bali Raid▼Indonesia returns 20 green sea turtles to the ocean after Bali smuggling raid
Indonesian authorities have released 20 green sea turtles back into the ocean after rescuing them from a wildlife smuggling operation in Bali. The turtles, a protected species, were recovered during a raid and returned to the sea in a move welcomed by conservation groups. The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat illegal turtle trafficking in Indonesia, a known hotspot for the trade.
- 7Wildlife video showcasing millipedes, toads, geckos and turtles draws big audience●A Tiny Box Full of Wild Life #millipede #animals #toad #gecko #hermitcrab #turtle #wildlife
A wildlife content video featuring a small container filled with assorted creatures, including a millipede, toad, gecko, hermit crab and turtle, has attracted close to 800,000 likes. Viewers are engaging with the close-up look at multiple small animals gathered in one place, part of ongoing popular interest in short wildlife and animal-handling clips.
- 8More than 1,000 baby sea turtles released in Mexico●Washington Post. . More than 1,000 baby sea turtles were released into the ocean in El Ticuiz, Mexico, according to Andres Aguilar Mendoza, the municipal president of Coahuayana. “Taking care of the sea turtle is taking care of our heritage,” Aguilar Mendoz
More than 1,000 baby sea turtles were released into the ocean at El Ticuiz, in the municipality of Coahuayana, Mexico. Andres Aguilar Mendoza, the municipal president, announced the release and framed it as protecting local heritage, saying that taking care of the sea turtle means taking care of the region's natural legacy.
- 9Hawaiʻi crews remove 140,000 pounds of marine debris▼Hawaiʻi crew collects over 140K pounds of marine debris in 2026: Report
A Hawaiʻi cleanup crew collected more than 140,000 pounds of marine debris in 2026, according to a report from local news outlet KHON2. The haul highlights the ongoing problem of plastic and fishing gear washing up on Hawaiian shores, much of it drifting in from the Pacific garbage patch. Environmental groups continue to warn that ocean plastic threatens wildlife such as monk seals and sea turtles.
- 10Conservationists Seek Protection for Mexico's Mud Turtles▼Protections Sought for Mexico’s Imperiled Mud Turtles
The Center for Biological Diversity has filed a petition seeking legal protections for Mexico's imperiled mud turtles, whose populations are declining. The move would extend safeguards to the small freshwater species, which face mounting pressure from habitat loss and other threats in Mexican waterways. The petition draws attention to the plight of lesser-known turtle species in North America.
- 11Happy Dancing Turtle hosts community garden supplies swap▼Happy Dancing Turtle hosts garden supplies swap
Happy Dancing Turtle, an environmental education organization based near Brainerd, Minnesota, is hosting a garden supplies swap, inviting local gardeners to exchange seeds, tools, plants and other gardening materials. Community swap events like this are popular in early spring as gardeners prepare for the growing season, cut costs and keep usable supplies out of landfills while connecting with neighbors.
- 12Turtles bask together at Airlie Gardens pond●On down the path in Airlie Gardens, there was a pond - with wildlife! Here's a wholesome scene featuring two basking com
A visitor walking through Airlie Gardens in Wilmington, North Carolina photographed two turtles basking side by side on a pond, sharing the image as a lighthearted 'Turtle Tuesday' moment. The wholesome wildlife snapshot is drawing warm, amused reactions, with people enjoying the turtles' relaxed companionship during a stroll through the gardens.
- 1320 rescued sea turtles released into ocean off Bali●20 rescued sea turtles released into ocean off Indonesia's Bali
Twenty rescued sea turtles have been released back into the ocean off Bali, Indonesia. The turtles had been rescued and cared for before being returned to the sea, a common conservation practice in Bali, where marine rescue teams regularly rehabilitate stranded or injured turtles.
- 14Rescued turtles returned to wetland after NSW flow cuts●Rescued turtles return home after NSW government cut flows to wetland https:// aussie.zone/post/37470653
Rescued turtles have been returned to their wetland home in New South Wales after government water flow reductions left the habitat at risk. The episode has drawn attention to how decisions about water flows affect wildlife in the region, with conservation-minded readers sharing the story and questioning the management of the wetland.
- 15Struggling Sea Turtle Sparks Urgent Ocean Rescue▼Sea Turtle Found Struggling in Ocean Sparks Urgent Rescue
A sea turtle has been found struggling in the ocean, prompting an urgent rescue effort. Details about the turtle's condition, location, and the cause of its distress have not yet been released. The incident is drawing attention to the dangers sea turtles face in the wild, from entanglement and injury to illness, as responders work to save the animal.
- 16Rescued Green Sea Turtles Returned to the Ocean●Green Sea Turtles Rescued During Smuggling Raid Returned To The Ocean
Green sea turtles that were rescued during a smuggling raid have been released back into the ocean. The turtles had been recovered by authorities from traffickers before being returned to their natural habitat. The release highlights ongoing efforts to combat the illegal wildlife trade, which continues to target sea turtles for meat, shells and the exotic pet market.
- 17West Virginia investigators trace illegal turtle sales to eBay▼West Virginia Wildlife investigation traces illegal turtle sales to eBay listings
Wildlife officials in West Virginia say an investigation into illegal turtle trafficking has traced unlawful sales to online listings on eBay. The case highlights how protected reptiles are being bought and sold through mainstream e-commerce platforms, and authorities are reportedly working to identify those involved in the trade.
- 18Sea World begins building marine wildlife hospital on Gold Coast▼Sea World starts building marine wildlife hospital on Gold Coast
Sea World on Queensland's Gold Coast has started construction of a marine wildlife hospital. The facility is intended to care for sick and injured marine animals such as turtles, dolphins and seabirds. The project has drawn attention as a significant addition to the park's conservation and animal rescue work in the region.
- 19The Secret To Living 194 Years Is Being A Turtle●The Secret To Living 194 Years Is Being A Turtle https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://defector .com/the-secret-to-living-194-y
Defector has published a piece looking at a turtle reported to be 194 years old, framing its extraordinary lifespan with the tongue-in-cheek conclusion that the secret to living nearly two centuries is simply being a turtle. The item is drawing attention as a lighthearted take on animal longevity and what extreme lifespans in tortoises and turtles reveal about aging.
- 20New TMNT fanfic centers on Shredder's daughter Rumi●La noche de dos filos Capítulo 1: El traidor En el dojo del Foot Clan, Rumi —hija de Shredder— demuestra por qué es la ú
A Spanish-language fanfiction titled 'La noche de dos filos' has opened with a first chapter, 'El traidor', set in the Foot Clan dojo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2012. The story follows Rumi, daughter of Shredder, exploring themes of blood, loyalty and doubt, and is tagged as an enemies-to-lovers story featuring Rafael. Readers are sharing and discussing the debut chapter.
- 21Citroën unveils electric 2CV concept with quirky details●Citroën promised us a cheap electric 2CV. The charming concept is finally here, with egg holders and turtle pedals
Citroën has revealed a concept car reviving its iconic 2CV as a cheap electric vehicle. The design leans into the original's charm, reportedly including unusual touches like egg holders and pedals shaped like turtle shells. Motoring outlets are charmed by the retro approach, though it remains a concept for now, with no confirmed production date or pricing details announced by the French carmaker.