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Nanjing Fishermen Catches Hundred-Year Old ‘Pearly’ Soft-shelled Turtle

A rare giant soft-shelled turtle with pearl-like growths over its shell has been captured by fishermen in eastern China, according to local newspapers. The turtle, whose kind is not commonly found in the area, is currently unharmed and is being cared for by a restaurant owner.

Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle

BP Oil Spill Pushing Kemp's Ridley Turtles Toward Extinction

The BP oil spill might have affected as many as 7,000 Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles.

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90 Million-Year-Old Turtle Unearthed in New Mexico

A museum volunteer stumbled upon an ancient turtle while hiking.

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