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Biologists to release more alligator snapping turtles in Kansas
Kansas wildlife officials are preparing to release more of a rarely seen species after initial success last year. Staff with ...
North Carolina Zoo mourns loss of Maximus the turtle, who lived at least 100 years
An alligator snapping turtle named Maximus has died, the North Carolina Zoo said. He was at least 100 years old, according to ...
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Endangered Species Protection Proposed for Alligator Snapping Turtle
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— Following a petition and legal victory from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today proposed protecting the alligator snapping turtle under ...
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Alligator snapping turtles to return to Kansas
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The alligator snapping turtle, once a vital part of Kansas’ ecosystem, disappeared from the state’s wildlife scene more than 30 years ago. The last documented sighting ...
‘Majestic’ 125-year-old creature that staff loved to swim with has died, NC Zoo says
Maximus, a ginormous 125-year-old alligator snapping turtle that staff loved to swim with and who brought smiles to thousands ...
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Lawsuit Filed to Protect Imperiled Alligator Snapping Turtles
PETERSBURG, Fla.— The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today to force it to ensure protections for 12 plants and animals under the Endangered Species Act, ...
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‘Majestic’ 125-year-old creature that staff loved to swim with has died, NC Zoo says
Maximus, a ginormous 125-year-old alligator snapping turtle that staff loved to swim with and who brought smiles to thousands of visitors, has died, N.C. Zoo officials said Friday. “A true ...