Role Of American Tortoise Rescue In Rescuing Turtles

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Role Of American Tortoise Rescue In Rescuing
Turtles
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Tortoises and turtles are absolutely stunning
creations of nature. But, to the dismay of many
environment lovers and nature conservationists,
they are on the verge of becoming extinct. This
is because of some unthoughtful and careless
actions of humans. Keeping in mind tortoise and
turtle rescue, American Tortoise Rescue was
founded in 1990.
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• When we think about tortoise or turtle, we think
  of Susan Tellem and Marshall Thompson, who are
  known for their not for profit organization,
  American Tortoise Rescue/ The organization is
  responsible for rehabilitating and rescuing every
  kind of species of turtles and tortoises.

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• 23rday is celebrated as the World Turtle Day.
  Like every year, this year too has been dedicated
  to rescue turtles and tortoises from the verge of
  complete extinction. Tortoises and turtles are
  considered to be the oldest creatures of the
  world. The aim of the organization is to save and
  conserve them.
• The importance of turtles, in the eco-system,
  cant be denied. They deserve a sympathetic and
  specific environment to thrive properly. Many
  nature lovers work towards achieving this goal by
  floating specific missions.

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• Almost 70 of the turtles are endangered now.
  Some of them are the hawksbill, Green and
  Leatherback Sea Turtles, Loggerhead, Kemps
  Ridley Sea turtles etc. Sulcata tortoises are
  also in danger.
• The organization is constantly working for
  providing a better living condition for these
  wonderful animals. They collect funds and engage
  themselves in various beneficial activities for
  this species to survive in a friendly and
  beautiful ecological environment, all over the
  world.

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American Tortoise Rescue 30765 Pacific Coast
Hwy Malibu, California, 90265 310-589-5521
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