Tag: turtles
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Man Adopts a Tiny Turtle With a Window to its Heart
When one man adopted a tiny turtle with an exposed heart, it transformed his life in unexpected ways. Hope has a rare condition that makes her incredibly vulnerable. Instead of a shell, there’s a thin membrane covering her heart. As far as Mike knows, there’s no other turtle like her in the world. “I first…
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Volunteers Save Thousands of Sea Turtles from Winter Storm in Texas
The winter storm in February in Texas didn’t just endanger humans; cold temperatures also threatened thousands of sea turtles. The nonprofit organization Sea Turtle, Inc in South Padre Island, Texas, and volunteers helped rescue the animals. They took in over 5,000 cold-stunned turtles and eventually released over 2,200 after rehabilitating them. Sea turtles use the…
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Turtle Rescue Saves Over 150 Lives Every Year
Dogs and cats often get much of the attention when it comes to rescuing animals, but turtles need help as well. Today, we will share the story of a rescue group that saves over 150 lives each year. Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons, located in Jamesport, New York, helps rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured and…
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If You See Turtles Often, This Is What It Means
Do you see turtles showing up frequently? It might mean that you should take heed to how you approach your path in life. Turtles are peaceful, determined creatures that walk their path steadfastly yet serenely. Turtles have a dogged determination, despite their slow speed. They’d rather get somewhere slowly than nowhere fast. If you see…