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What to know about Delaware's 15 native turtle species and how to help them
Never take a wild turtle home with you. Turtle species native to Delaware are prohibited from being owned as pets, according ...
Pond slider turtles now illegal to sell in Vermont following new law
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department explained that as of July 1, a new law called Act 47 prohibits the sale of pond ...
NC State turtle rescue team lobbies for special license plate
Would you shell out a few extra bucks every year to help rescue wild turtles? A bill in the state legislature would create a ...
Tatum: (Not thinking outside) the box turtle
The most recently designated state symbol is Pennsylvania’s Official state amphibian. No, it’s not a frog or toad, it’s a ...
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15 turtles found in Delaware and what to do if you find one
Delaware has 15 native turtle species, and many are currently migrating to lay eggs. Drivers should be cautious of turtles crossing roads and, when safe, help them across in the direction they ...
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It's the busiest year ever for local turtle rescue league, here's how you can help
The Southbridge-based nonprofit organization is one of New England's largest turtle rescues. Founded in 2010, it admits ...
Audubon Aquarium Rescue releases three sea turtles
Audubon says they've rehabbed and released a total of 27 Kemp's ridley turtles so far this year. GALVESTON, Texas — Three sea ...
Turtle Bay launches Turtle Express, a train ride across the Sundial Bridge
Turtle Bay Exploration Park is launching Turtle Express, a new train ride experience for guests of all ages, starting this ...
Struggling loggerhead turtle in Indian River Bay believed to be dead: MERR
A loggerhead sea turtle spotted struggling in the Indian River Bay on June 21 is believed to have died from a boat propeller strike. The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute (MERR) ...