Turtle vs Tortoise - What is the difference?

Josh from "Its Tiger Time" invented You Tube Tuesday so we could each share one video a week which we found to be fun, inspiring or otherwise noteworthy.  If you choose to participate, don't forget to leave your links in my comments section (so I can come visit you) and on Josh's page (so you can be part of the contest). I hope you enjoy this week's educational selection!

Handcrafted Turtle Item of the Week

Check out this Turtle Power Necklace and other original hand sculpted polymer clay necklaces on Etsy.  I love the devious look on this little dude's face.  I think it's part ninja, part gangster.  Either way, it was cool enough to win the title of Etsy Item of the Week here on Pokey's Pals.

Turtle Power Necklace by Delicious Hobo for sale on Etsy

Surfer Jamie O'Brien's Wild Ride

I feel a bit bad for pro surfer Jamie O'Brien right now. There is a picture circulating the internet that shows him riding a sea turtle. You might be wondering why people would care? Well, it is against the law. We don't want endangered species getting overly comfortable interacting with humans. I guess that is because, inevitably, someone would harm the animal. However, given the opportunity, I'm not sure I would be able to resist reaching out to touch a creature as magical as the green sea turtle. Scientists get to do it all the time.

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You Tube Tuesday - Turtley Fooled by Love

Josh from "Its Tiger Time" invented You Tube Tuesday so we could each share one video a week which we found to be fun, inspiring or otherwise noteworthy.  If you choose to participate, don't forget to leave your links in my comments section (so I can come visit you) and on Josh's page (so you can be part of the contest). I hope you enjoy this week's turtle video selection!  For the record, Pokey and I do not think he's a moron.  He is a sweet fool for love.  Pokey would be honored to have his attention.

 

Suing for Turtle Protection

Wildlife Groups are Suing for More Protection of Turtles. I'm sad that there are likely poor shrimpers out there who can't afford the desired changes, but sometimes you just have to raise prices to cover necessary costs. I have to vote for the sea turtles this time. Sorry shrimpers.

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You Tube Tuesday - Jedi Turtles

Josh from "Its Tiger Time" invented You Tube Tuesday so we could each share one video a week which we found to be fun, inspiring or otherwise noteworthy.  If you choose to participate, don't forget to leave your links in my comments section (so I can come visit you) and on Josh's page (so you can be part of the contest). I hope you enjoy this week's wacky turtle video selection!

You Tube Tuesday - Yertle the Turtle

Josh from "Its Tiger Time" invented You Tube Tuesday so we could each share one video a week which we found to be fun, inspiring or otherwise noteworthy.  If you choose to participate, don't forget to leave your links in my comments section (so I can come visit you) and on Josh's page (so you can be part of the contest).   This is my favorite Dr. Seuss book in traditional and funky format.  I hope you enjoy it/them! 

TRADITIONAL

FUNKY

Study of Sea Turtle Danger Zones

If you want to know where sea turtles are most threatened, check out this article. Apparently, the "big winner" is India. I have always wanted to go there. Perhaps that will be the vacation where I also try to help the sea turtles? It's still a dream vacation at this point, so why not say I'm going to do it all?! Of course, there are places a bit closer to home where I could help too....

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THIS MOMENT - Chinatown Fountain

THIS MOMENT – A Friday ritual.

Photos – no words – capturing moments from the week.

Simple, special, extraordinary moments.

Moments you want to pause, savour and remember.

 

“This Moment” was introduced to me by Sarah-Jane of Almost There and Alejandro of Raising Amelie

 

Pig Nosed Turtle Rescue

I'm happy to report on a Hong Kong pig-nosed turtle seizure with a happy ending. These baby turtles were headed to the illegal pet trade in Hong Kong but have since been rescued and nursed to health and they are now returning home. Not all of them survived though. Turtles don't handle stress very well at a young age. Still, I'm thankful to see people diligently trying to stop the illegal turtle trade.

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You Tube Tuesday - Ozzy the Turtle

Josh from "Its Tiger Time" invented You Tube Tuesday so we could each share one video a week which we found to be fun, inspiring or otherwise noteworthy.  If you choose to participate, don't forget to leave your links in my comments section (so I can come visit you) and on Josh's page (so you can be part of the contest).   I hope you like the funny turtle video I chose for you this week!