Turtles & Tortoises
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Lonesome No More: George the Giant Tortoise on Public Display in NYCThe famous giant tortoise, Lonesome George, holds his head high, even in death.
By Elizabeth Peterson Published
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Images: 100-Year-Old Lonesome George Tortoise Goes on ExhibitThe body of a 100-year-old Pinta Island Tortoise, dubbed Loneseome George, has been preserved and is now on display at the American Museum of Natural History.
By Live Science Staff Published
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Amazon Turtles 'Talk' to Their TotsOpinion Some turtles and their young talk — albeit at low frequencies.
By Brian Horne Published
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Tortoises Show Off Smarts by Mastering Touch-Screen TechBy Laura Geggel Published
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Loggerhead Turtles Swim to Safety (Images)Opinion Loggerhead turtles inspire largest-ever U.S. critical habitat zone.
By Live Science Staff Published
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What Does Climate Change Mean for Sea Turtles? (Op-Ed)Opinion You might have seen in recent news that climate change may increase the size of some sea turtle populations, by increasing the number of female turtles.
By April Adams Published
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What Do Turtles Eat?Turtles, like the humans who love them, are a diverse bunch. There are over 300 species of this ancient reptile, and each one has its own preferred diet.
By Elizabeth Peterson Published
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Animal Sex: How Sea Turtles Do ItBy Joseph Castro Published
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Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Poaching Sea Turtle EggsIn the latest animal-related offense to hit the Sunshine State, a man plead guilty to snatching 316 sea turtle eggs from Juno Beach on the Atlantic coast.
By Megan Gannon Published
