Neanderthals in Central Europe hunted pond turtles—not for food, but likely for their shells

Neanderthals hunted European pond turtles (Emys orbicularis) in Central Europe, though probably not for food. The careful ...
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Rescue center reveals how they saved a turtle that was covered in organisms

Rescue centers deal with animals with a variety of ailments. Some are simple fixes, while other situations require more delicate care. One situation that required a wide variety of treatment was for a ...
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The 'Python Cowboy' has a new target to hunt in Florida: 7-foot Nile monitor lizards

Nile monitor lizard burrows can rack up millions of dollars in damage to infrastructure such as sidewalks and seawalls.
The Times of Northwest Indiana

Meet the turtle court

Liberty Intermediate celebrated its 39th annual Turtle Week and Olympics. Students participate in a week of daily events centered around turtles followed by a culminating Olympic celebration. A yearly ...
WGN Radio

This Week in Chicago History: Harry Caray, O’Hare Airport, and the chocolate turtle

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the first commercial flight from O’Hare Airport, the ...