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56 Threatened Turtles Born at Iowa Zoo Released Into the Wild
Fifty-six Blanding's turtles were released into their natural wetland habitat June 4. Three partnering agencies, consisting ...
'Super cool, super ecologically important': Threatened turtles raised in zoo released into Iowa wild
In central Iowa, 56 Blanding's turtle hatchlings were released into their natural habitat on Wednesday, marking the ...
Wild Turtle Week offers education, ideas to protect Iowa’s native species
Iowa is home to 13 wild turtle species, nearly all of which are in need of conservation action, or are endangered due to a ...
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56 threatened Blanding’s turtles released into Iowa wild after being raised at Blank Park Zoo
marking the conclusion of a three-year collaborative project involving the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the Blank Park Zoo and Iowa State University. The baby turtles, born about a year ...