🐢 Show some love to our shelled friends this #WorldTurtleDay! Tortoises and freshwater turtles are highly trafficked victims of the global exotic pet trade. They are actively targeted by the pet industry, as well as for their meat, shells and other parts. The buying and selling of live exotic animals is illegal in many places, and it also puts threatened species at an even greater risk of extinction. Turtles can be harmed or injured in transit and the trade can also spread diseases, some of which can be transmitted to humans. This World Turtle Day, help us actively raise awareness and advocate against irresponsibly keeping turtles and other exotic animals as pets. Visit our link in bio to learn more. Re:wild is a proud member of the Wildlife Trafficking Alliance. zoos_aquariums WildlifeTraffickingAlliance ifawglobal wta_alliance Photo courtesy: robindmoore #everyturtlecounts #turtles #turtle #turtleday #turtlesofinstagram