A fascinating history of warrior turtles: from ancient myths, warships and teenage mutants

Ask anyone the identity of the world’s most famed turtles, and the answer is likely to be those legendary heroes in a half-shell, the Teenage Mutant Ninjas. Since first appearing in comic book form in 1984, the pizza-eating, nunchuk-wielding characters have shown the world the tougher side of turtles. Help them to survive every time you shop and Boycott Seafood, #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife

Asian Giant Tortoise Manouria emys

Asia’s largest tortoise is rapidly declining. The Asian Giant Tortoise is threatened by palm oil deforestation and illegal hunting. Take action for them!

Elongated Tortoise Indotestudo elongata

The elongated tortoise Indotestudo elongata is a Critically Endangered species native to South and Southeast Asia. They are renowned for their uniquely patterned and elongated shells and have vital roles as seed dispersers in tropical forests. However, their numbers have declined alarmingly due to palm oil deforestation, hunting, and the illegal wildlife trade.

Fewer than 20,000 mature individuals are estimated to remain in fragmented populations across their range, with significant declines reported in most countries. Deforestation for agriculture, including palm oil plantations and urbanisation has devastated their habitats, while poaching continues unabated. Fight for them every time you shop and boycott palm oil! #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife