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Turtles of the World: A Guide To Every Family–A Book Review by a Turtle Lover

10,000 Birds

I happen to be particularly fond of turtles because my family has taken care of a small box turtle for 30 years (beware–turtles are extremely low-maintenance pets but will outlast your child’s youth and probably your life). Or that tortoises and terrapins are considered part of the turtle family. Lovich and Whit Gibbons.

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Turtles of Brigantine

10,000 Birds

As someone who does not know turtles very well I have treated my turtle encounters as learning experiences, taking watching them, taking pictures, and identifying the ones I am not entirely sure of when I get back to my computer and an internet hookup. They are also easily my favorite species of turtle. … a.

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