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Sea turtle nursed to health found dead 3 weeks after release

A badly wounded loggerhead sea turtle that received an emotional send-off three weeks ago after more then a year of innovative treatment has ...

 

Tortoise Gets Artificial Wheel For Leg At Washington State University's Veterinary Hospital

Tortoise Gets Artificial Wheel For Leg At Washington State University's Veterinary Hospital

Watch out Mr. Hare, this tortoise has a wheel. A 12-year-old African tortoise that recently had its front left leg amputated due to injury is now moving just fine, thanks to a swiveling wheel attached to his shell by doctors at Washington State University's veterinary hospital.

 

City Room: Turtles Force Runway Closing at Kennedy Airport

City Room: Turtles Force Runway Closing at Kennedy Airport

Why do the turtles cross the runway? To lay their eggs in the sand on the other side. Some flights were delayed up to half an hour.

 

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