Fisherman Survives Thirteen Months Adrift At Sea

Although I know it is part of the native cuisine in many countries, I am opposed to the idea of eating turtle meat since the species is endangered.  Should the population be spurred by a rapid growth rate, I could concede to allowing countries where the meat was first cherished historically to enjoy a limited supply.  Until then, it will take stories like this one, where a fisherman was found alive after 13 months adrift at sea, to make me say (while cringing), "How fortunate that he was able to fortify his health by catching and eating turtles." 

Pokey's Palate

When Pokey and I first became a family, she had a fairly broad palate. It was my limited knowledge which restricted the variety of her diet then. She loved strawberries and melon, would nibble on bananas, and gulped cottage cheese whenever she was allowed the treat. After Pokey returned from going walkabout (a story for another time), I discovered she had developed a fickle pallate. She would only eat night crawlers (worms), cottage cheese, and the occasional snail or cricket. This has gone on for years. Although I continued to offer her the nutrients the vet said she needed, she wouldn't bite.

Last week, thanks to a new turtle loving friend, I discovered the answer. If I put at least three ingredients in Pokey's bowl, she will likely try them all. Today she is eating defrosted organic berries (raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, cherry mix) topped with Can o Snails. Yum!

Saved by a Fall

Normally, falling off a truck in the middle of a highway would seem horribly sad, but since these turtles were on their way to be sold as food the bump of the street must have brought relief. 

Turtle rescue slows traffic on Highway 58 | KGET TV 17

Turtley Mean

In case you were wondering, turtles do not like to fly and have trouble climbing trees and / or getting out of them. Please don't torture your local reptiles by trying to create the sequel to Disney's "Up".  Thank you & have a turtley awesome day!

The news that inspired this message: A Terrible Person Taped a Turtle to Some Balloons, Then Let It Go [Horrible People]

Lunch with Peanut

If you're looking for a cute glimpse of turtle life, look no further. Peanut the Eastern Box Turtle is here to cure your boredom!  Wee Turtle vs. Raspberry (VIDEO)

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Blanding's Turtle

I learned about a type of turtle I've never seen or heard of before today, thanks to my friends at Eco Birder.  Check out their post: Blanding's Turtle

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Never Would Have Guessed

I never, ever, EVER would have guessed that turtles are more closely related to birds than lizards...

Turtles more closely related to birds than lizards and snakes, genetic evidence shows

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Turtle Found After 47 Years!

What I want to say about this article is please, PLEASE, DO NOT carve anything in your turtle's shell.  They can feel it and their shells are not a piece of whittleing wood.

Turtle with boy's initials carved on its shell found by his father 47 years later in same backyard

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You Tube Tuesday - Turtle Climbing Wall

Some days drive you up the wall, other days you climb it of free will... if you're a turtle.

I am told no turtles were harmed in the filming of this video.  He didn't fall to the ground.

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 enjoyed this week's selection!

Tortoise Mayhem in the Mojave Desert

Tortoises have brought one solar energy company's construction plans to a standstill.  More than a hundred will need to be relocated to accommodate our green energy needs. Several have suffered and died already.  Prehistoric animal has big role in energy’s future - The Washington Post

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You Tube Tuesday - A Turtle Valentine

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

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 this week's selection!

Turtle Promiscuity is Good

This just in: Turtles' mating habits protect against effects of climate change

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THIS MOMENT - Gel Pen Sketch

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 Samuel Michael's Photography and Alejandro of Raising Amelie

 

 

You Tube Tursday - Turtle Doodles

I don't know about you, but sometimes I like to doodle!

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 this week's selection! (I'm posting my video early... it's Tuesday somewhere!)

Once Lost, Now Found!!

One Christchurch family is rejoicing this weekend because their red eared slider turtle, London, found his way home. I love stories like this!

Turtle returns after year-long absence - Story - National - 3 News

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You Tube Tuesday - Bath Time

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 selection!  Pokey's bathtime isn't quite THIS fun... perhaps I should get her a mister!  LOL.  Turtles these days - so spoiled.  

 

You Tube Tuesday - Happy Thanksgiving!

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 selection!  Happy Thanksgiving!  Pokey and I are thankful for your blog comments and endangered species support.  xoxo 

Floatilla Protest

There will be a Flotilla to protest harbour dredging in Gladstone tomorrow. The dredging is stirring up bad, old, buried stuff and wreaking havoc in the day.

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Turtle Awards on BuzzFeed

Help @turtlefeed Get Turtle Awards On BuzzFeed!

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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!