fbpx
Connect with us

Social Stories

Warning: Do NOT Release Tortoises Into Open Water As They Can’t Swim & Will Drown

Published

Page 23
Source: Facebook

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

What may come across as good intentions can sometimes cause more harm than benefit.

97092409 3521883541159211 2912368025782976512 N.

Last week, a Thai netizen took to Facebook to warn the public against releasing tortoises into open water as it actually puts their livelihood at risk! In the Facebook post, a series of horrifying photos showing rows of dead tortoises lined up on the ground were shared.

Many of these sea creatures have died from drowning because their shells are too heavy and weigh them down in the water.

95961248 3521883534492545 7466107260280766464 N

“To help many more lives, I want to say that there are many types of turtles. Tortoises are a species that can’t swim but ignorant people who think that they are helping take the tortoises from the land and put them into the water,” wrote the netizen.

“It only takes a few minutes for them to die from drowning. So I want to spread this information before more lives are lost.”

96580200 3521883457825886 2775145882260078592 N

This sad occurrence is, unfortunately, a common mistake as many do confuse tortoises with turtles, who can swim.

According to Wildlife Land Trust, “Tortoises and turtles are both reptiles. The defining difference is that tortoises live on land. They cannot swim in water while turtles can swim and even float in water.”

So the next time you think you’re saving a turtle by releasing them into the open water, make sure to it’s not a tortoise. We don’t need any more unnecessary wildlife deaths!

 

Also read: This Tortoise Had So Much Sex, He Might Have Saved His Species From Extinction

This Macho Tortoise Had So Much Sex, He Might Have Save His Species From Extinction - World Of Buzz 3

Source: Facebook
Source: Facebook
Source: Facebook

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

My Post 1 2024 03 29T161744.904 My Post 1 2024 03 29T161744.904
News3 hours ago

Here is the List of 2023 Tax Reliefs That You Can Benefit From This Year!

Every year, during tax season, the government announces tax reliefs to allow the people to reduce their chargeable income, which...

Feat Image Haniff Najib Wan Ji Feat Image Haniff Najib Wan Ji
News4 hours ago

“For security purposes” – Prominent M’sian Lawyer Says Najib Deserves Different Treatment in Jail

Previously, we shared how a former Kajang Prison inmate Wan Ji claimed that former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak...

My Post 1 2024 03 29T144007.779 My Post 1 2024 03 29T144007.779
News4 hours ago

M’sian Mum Bashed for Accusing Foreigners of Attempted Kidnapping & Allowing Her 1YO to Walk Up Spoilt Escalator

Just a couple of days ago, 2 foreign workers were arrested for allegedly attempting to kidnap a 1-year-old child at...

Feat Image Kj Padu Feat Image Kj Padu
News5 hours ago

Khairy Jamaluddin Became Victim of Identity Theft After Someone Used His IC Number to Sign Up for PADU

Registrations for the Central Database Hub (PADU) will be closed this Sunday (31 March) and it looks like the database...

Collage123 2 Collage123 2
News5 hours ago

PETRONAS Earns the Crown of the Strongest Brand in the Oil & Gas Sector Worldwide!

With billions of cars driving on roads all around the world, using petrol is a big part of daily life...

My Post 1 2024 03 29T124131.137 My Post 1 2024 03 29T124131.137
News7 hours ago

“T20 wants to go shopping 1st” – M’sians Outraged by Delay in High-Value Goods Tax

On January 1, 2024, the Malaysian government implemented the Low-Value Goods (LVG) Tax, which imposed a 10% tax on the...

Collage 1 9 Collage 1 9
News7 hours ago

Former Inmate Claims Najib Wears Regular Clothes Like He’s at Home, Prison Dept Responds

It’s been nearly 2 years since Najib Razak went to prison but rumours about his “lifestyle” in prison is still...

Collage111 3 Collage111 3
News8 hours ago

FREE Toll for Class 1 Private Vehicles on April 8th & 9th for Hari Raya!

Exciting update for Malaysians! The government has just announced toll exemptions for Class 1 private vehicles on April 8 and...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY