The purpose of World Turtle Day, May 23, sponsored yearly since 2000 by American Tortoise Rescue, is to bring attention to, and increase knowledge of and respect for, turtles and tortoises , and encourage human action to help them survive and thrive.

Turtle Day is celebrated worldwide in a variety of ways, from dressing up as turtles to saving turtles caught on highways, to research activities.

To celebrate I'm giving away this little turtle brooch. All you have to do is leave a comment on this blog post before lunch time Tuesday, 25th May (BST) when I will pick a winner! Make sure you leave a way for me to contact you!