2.6M views · 20K reactions | Half of the turtle species on Earth are threatened with extinction. On World Turtle Day, let's recognize these special animals and the vital role they play in our planet's ecosystems. | National Geographic | Facebook

🌊 Did you know? Sea turtles are real-life ocean navigators! 🐢✨ These incredible marine reptiles have been swimming our oceans for over 110 million years — yes, since the time of the dinosaurs! 🦖🌎 Scientists have discovered that sea turtles can detect Earth’s magnetic field and use it like a natural GPS, helping them travel thousands of kilometers and return to the same beach where they were born to nest. 🧭💫 Their survival depends on delicate environmental balance — even the temperature of