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Meet Milwaukee's animals: Onassis the turtle is zoo's oldest resident, still going strong
Onassis, a giant Amazon River turtle, has lived at the zoo since 1969. No one knows exactly how old she is, but she's still curious and healthy.
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Experts stunned after fisherman captures wild sea creature not seen in nearly a century: 'The beautiful myth reappears'
"Not just a legend!" Experts stunned after fisherman captures wild sea creature not seen in nearly a century: 'The beautiful ...
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Finally, Some Good News: Sea Turtle Populations Are Recovering Around The World
Having evaluated 48 populations of six sea turtle species around the world, and examining the state of their habitats, ...
Conservation doesn’t have to be controversial — just ask this man
“I have always admired The Nature Conservancy for its effectiveness,” she said. Both Livermore and Chis Montague, another retiree of the organization with an esteemed legacy in preservation, were ...
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High sea turtle nesting season expected, but experts warn the species is not out of danger
While sea turtle population numbers seem to be steadying as a whole, experts say this does not necessarily mean they have ...
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11 Astonishing Mythical Creatures From Legends And Folklore Throughout World History
The Wendigo of Native American lore, the Sphinx of ancient Egypt, the Kraken said to terrorize the ocean — discover these and ...
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Was Talos, the Bronze Automaton Who Guarded the Island of Crete in Greek Myth, an Early Example of Artificial Intelligence?
One such ancient story centers on the bronze sentry Talos. Forged by Hephaestus, the Greek god of smiths and artisans, Talos ...