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Gardener shares photos of unexpected visitor in yard: 'Looks like you're about to get a lot more of them'

According to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, box turtles prefer thick layers of leaf litter and rely on familiar habitat spots ...

17 Low-Maintenance Turtles That Make Great Pets

Not all pets demand constant attention, and if you're looking for a chill, low-fuss companion, turtles might be the perfect fit. These slow-moving, hard-shelled buddies don't need daily walks, won't ...
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Officials uncover massive surge in disturbing cargo crossing US borders: 'They just want to make the money'

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection as well as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife departments intercepted hundreds of box turtles ...

Brevard Zoo shelters trafficked Gulf Coast box turtles

Nine Gulf Coast box turtles, found bound and taped inside shipping boxes by wildlife officials, are now recovering at the ...
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For 50 years, Rockalina the turtle lived on a kitchen floor. Now she has a new friend

The story of Rockalina the turtle — who was rescued after nearly a half-century of neglect — now has a new character. Enter an Oreo-sized baby turtle, who will be Rockalina's new friend and who ...
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My new exotic mata mata turtle and aquarium!

In this video, we showcase an exotic mata mata turtle and demonstrate the process of building a suitable enclosure for it. Enjoy the insights into the care and habitat design for this unique species. ...