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Detailed explanation-1: -In order to acknowledge the importance of these creatures on Earth, World Turtle Day is celebrated on May 23. This year’s theme for World Turtle Day is “Shellebrate”. The theme asks “everyone to Love and Save Turtles”. There wouldn’t have been any World Turtle Day if the American Tortoise Rescue (ATR) didn’t start it.

Detailed explanation-2: -The day is being celebrated since 2000 by American Tortoise Rescue, a nonprofit organization established in 1990 for the protection of all species of tortoise and turtle. The theme of 2021 World Turtle Day is “Turtles Rock!”.

Detailed explanation-3: -This year, the theme is “Shellebrate.” This world turtle day theme is created as a reminder to everyone so that people love these beautiful creatures and also make an attempt to save turtles on an individual basis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Turtles and tortoises are common sightings in parables, stories, and pop culture and we celebrate World Turtle Day on May 23 to honor these resilient animals. Turtles and tortoises are associated with wisdom and perseverance.

Detailed explanation-5: -In 2002, the rescue announced World Turtle Day to fall on May 23rd annually. Since then, today has been an opportunity for people to celebrate turtles as well as mobilize efforts in protecting them and their habitats globally.