Wild Turtle Week 2022 Infographics | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Infographic resources for Wild Turtle Week 2022

May 13, 2022

Written By

Emily Neidhardt

These infographics were produced in collaboration with the Collaborative to Combat the Illegal Trade in Turtles and Partners for Amphibian and Reptile Conservation for Wild Turtle Week 2022.

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For more Wild Turtle Week content, go to the Wild Turtle Week Library

Across a white background, a large snapping turtle seen from the side, with large claws and an elongated neck. Above it and to the right, text reads ‘It’s coming…May 23-27, 2022” To the left, in small text, reads ‘photo by Sam Stukel’. Below the turtle, text reads ‘Wild Turtle Week 2022’

White text on an ochre red background reads "Reptiles are not often used to inspire conservation action, but they are fascinating creatures and serve indispensable roles in ecosystems across the planet. We all benefit from their role in controlling pest species and serving as prey to birds and other animals. - Dr. Sean T. O’Brien, President and CEO of NatureServe". Below the text, the drawing of a tortoise

In white letters, across a blue background, text reads: “Take the Turtle Protector Pledge, because #EveryTurtleCounts. I pledge to: 1. Never take a turtle home from the wild. 2. If it's safe to do so, help turtles cross the road in the direction they are going. 3. Never release a pet turtle in the wild, where it could harm native species. 4. Protect turtle habitat by leaving no trace, and leaving no trash. 5. Spread the word that #everyturtlecounts.” Below that, a turtle graphic, and a line for a signature.

Turtle Fun Facts:

In the upper corner, a Blanding’s turtle. To the right of the image, text reads: ‘Because of their movement patterns, Blanding's turtles require larger landscapes than many other turtle species, and they are vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and degradation.’ More text is below reading: ‘Did you know?Blanding’s turtles are known for getting around! Individuals often move more than a mile over land in search of suitable vernal pool habitats for breeding and feeding.’

An eastern box turtle. Besides turtle is text that reads: ‘Did you know? Seeds consumed by box turtles have a higher probability of germinating!The eastern box turtle is one of the primary seed dispersers for the spring-flowering mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum).’ Image of mayapple in lower right corner.

In the bottom corner, a tortoise hatchling. Above and left of him, text reads: ‘Did you know? Gopher tortoises are ecosystem engineers and keystone species! This means their extinction would result in measurable changes to the ecosystem in which they’re found. Gopher tortoise burrows provide shelter for species like burrowing owls, gopher frogs and Indigo snakes.’

Five ways to help turtles:

At the top, large text reads: “5 ways to help turtles, Everyone can play a role in conserving turtles. You can help by minimizing disturbances to wild turtles, being a conscientious consumer, and reporting suspicious behavior. Here’s how:”, below this, 5 white circles contain text, each with a turtle graphic next to it. In order, the text reads: “One: Keep locations of wild turtles secret, especially online. If you want help identifying a turtle you saw, reach out to a local nature center or your state wildlife agency. Two: If it’s safe to do so, help turtles cross the road. Don’t ever move them to a different location. Three: Be a responsible turtle owner - bring unwanted pet turtles to a shelter. Don’t release them in the wild. They are unlikely to survive, and could transmit diseases to wild populations. Four: Be a good turtle neighbor. There may be things you can do on your land or in your community to support turtles, like creating a backyard habitat. Five: If you suspect someone is illegally collecting or selling wild turtles, contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by phone (1–844-FWS-TIPS) or email (fws_tips@fws.gov)” — Single graphic

Instagram Carousel:

At the top, large text on a colorful background reads: “5 ways to help turtles, Everyone can play a role in conserving turtles. You can help by minimizing disturbances to wild turtles, being a conscientious consumer, and reporting suspicious behavior. Below, a graphic of a turtle — 1/6

White text on a green background reads, ‘Keep locations of wild turtles secret, especially online. If you want help identifying a turtle you saw, reach out to a local nature center or your state wildlife agency.’ At the bottom left corner, a turtle hatchling is pictured, next to a small caption of ‘photo by Sam Stukel’. — 2/6

White text on a green background reads ‘Be a responsible turtle owner.Bring unwanted pet turtles to a shelter. Don’t release them in the wild. They are unlikely to survive, and could transmit diseases to wild populations.’ Below the text, a turtle that appears to be smiling sits — 3/6

White text on an ochre red background reads ‘Be a good turtle neighbor. There may be things you can do on your land or in your community to support turtles, like creating a backyard habitat.’ Above the text, a tortoise in a dry habitat is pictured, next to a small caption of ‘photo by Patrick Randall’. — 4/6

White text on a blue background reads ‘Be a good turtle neighbor. There may be things you can do on your land or in your community to support turtles, like creating a backyard habitat.If you suspect someone is illegally collecting or selling wild turtles, contact the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at fws_tips@fws.gov’ To the left of the text, a turtle surrounded by clovers is pictured next to a small caption of ‘photo by Gary Peeples’. — 5/6

White text on an ochre red background reads ‘If it’s safe to do so,help turtles cross the road. Don’t ever move them to a different location.’ Behind the text, a close up of a turtle that appears to be smiling peeks out, next to a small caption of ‘photo by Patrick Randall’. — 6/6

Every Turtle Counts:

White text on teal background reads, ‘ Every Turtle Counts. Turtle populations can’t afford extra losses.’ Below this title text is orange and black text over white background reads: ‘It takes a long time.Turtles live for a long time. But it also takes turtles a long time – often 10 years or more – to reach reproductive age. . . If they make it at all. Bite-Size Snacks. Most hatchlings don’t survive their first few years.Many predators see baby turtles as tasty treats.Facing New Dangers. Road mortality has — Single Infographic

Every Turtle Counts Instagram Carousel:

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White text over teal background reading, ‘Loss of adult turtles can have serious implications for their populations. When people take turtles out of the wild, they put entire populations at risk. #everyturtlecounts.’ This section is displayed over a scenic background of forest. — 6/7

Image of freshwater turtle with white text over teal background reading, ‘#Everyturtlecounts.’ — 7/7

Story Tags

Reptiles

Written By

Emily Neidhardt

Published

May 13, 2022

Other Story Credits

Mallory Lindsay

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