Nutritious Turtle Tears
In the Peruvian rainforest, researchers found that butterflies were drinking the tears of turtles, in the search for sodium. In southeastern Peru, all the rain comes from the Atlantic side. Since it travels all the way across South America, it is nutrient depleted. Butterflies, in addition to other creatures, seek alternative salt sources as their bodies need it to be properly regulated. Herbivores have a lower natural sodium level than other animals. Therefore, the butterflies get their fix by drinking the tears of turtles in the forest.
Butterfly Drinking Turtle Tears
World Turtle Day
Turtles get their own special day annually. May 23 is hailed as “World Turtle Day.” The idea is for people to pay attention to, learn about, and have increased respect for both turtles and tortoises. This is and has been sponsored by the American Tortoise Rescue since 2000. It was born out of the belief that increased human action can go a long way in the survival and thriving of turtles. People around the world celebrate in unique ways, such as wearing turtle costumes.
A Turtle Swimming Around
