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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). This places chelonians among the groups with the highest extinction risk of any sizeable vertebrate group.”

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Releasing White Doves

10,000 Birds

People who want to release birds on the cheap buy doves – usually Ring-necked Doves – from pet stores, and release them themselves. Rehabbers can be a touchy group, and for good reason. Ethical businesses put small identification bands around their birds’ legs, so they can get them back if they become lost.