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15 Turtle Experts Back Florida’s Continued Ban on Breeding Diamondback Terrapins for Profit
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— A group of 15 leading turtle experts sent a letter today urging Florida wildlife commissioners to maintain rules that prohibit for-profit breeding of native diamondback terrapin ...
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So what's the difference between a turtle, tortoise and terrapin? You may have seen all 3
And even that term can mean different things to different people. Turtle, tortoise and terrapin are all names used for hard-shelled, egg-laying reptiles. The exact name used for a particular type ...
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Florida Petition Seeks to Protect Diamondback Terrapin Turtles From Drowning in Crab Traps
Conservation groups filed a petition today asking the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to adopt regulations that would protect diamondback terrapins from drowning in blue crab pots.