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BP to Stop Burning Turtles Alive
Well, when I first posted about BP killing endangered turtles in their controlled burns I wasn't sure anything would come of it. But earlier today, BP and the Coast Guard settled the lawsuit brought against them for harming endangered species. BP has agreed to halt burns for a week, and to clear burn boxes of sea turtles before setting them on fire. To everyone who shared the initial story, give yourself a pat on the back. You saved some turtles!
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The Tortoise Butler
I guess the recent trend of making tortoises taxi around strange animals has prompted tortoise owners to employ their pets as the domestic help. Meet Fred, the tortoise butler. He's happy to bring you the newest issue of Style and he won't comment on your poor taste in magazines in the process.
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BP Sued For Burning Endangered Turtles Alive!
The animal rights groups estimate that 430 endangered turtles have been killed by BP so far. Federal Endangered Species Laws say that harming or killing even one endangered turtle can result in stiff criminal penalties and fines up to $50,000.
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The Red Eared TurtleCam
There should be a law that all turtles of camera-carrying age must be equipped with a waterproof camera. Then we can watch the cute things they do all day. I'm a genius, right?
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The Man from T.U.R.T.L.E.
All this business with spies lately has prompted the government to refocus its attention on Chrysemys picta, the Painted Turtle. This small, seemingly unassuming creature is semi-aquatic, making it capable of launching devastating amphibious assaults without warning. Luckily, the Man from T.U.R.T.L.E. is on the trail of this potential agitator.
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Take It Easy!!!
A tortoise wreaks havoc by crossing roadways at inopportune times.
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I SEE YOU, TURTLE!
Note how tactful this Snapping Turtle is. She simply ignores the annoying fellow talking to her, but if I were in her position, I'd definitely try to eat him.
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Heavy Metal Tortoise
I hope that tortoise doesn't get a headache from all that headbanging.
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Patriotic Turtle is Patriotic
Patriotic Turtle is so patriotic it knows that the Continental Congress really voted for independence from Britain on July 2nd. It also knows the Declaration of Independence wasn't signed until August 2nd. Those of you who only celebrate the 4th aren't as patriotic as Patriotic Turtle.
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Whahahaha...?
Just when you think you have turtles all figured out, those damn Box Turtles close the hinge on their plastron and CONFUSE YOU ALL OVER AGAIN.
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70,000 Turtle Eggs to Be Relocated
To prevent newly hatched sea turtles from meeting an oily death in the Gulf, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is planning to move more than 70,000 sea turtle eggs to new nests in Florida.
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The Shyest Sunbathers
Softshell turtles love to stretch out in the sun and bask. But they hate being watched. If they spy a stranger, they'll bury themselves in the mud faster than you can say "Prisencolinensinainciusol." Although, I never could figure out how to pronounce that.
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SPIT IT OUT NOW!
I KNEW Ostriches were NOT TO BE TRUSTED.
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Futility, Thy Name is Tortoise
If you look up "futility" in the dictionary, I'm pretty sure you'll find a picture of two tortoises trying to eat a tomato.
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15 Fantasy Turtle Cities
They say that turtles carry their homes on their back, but these turtles carry much more than that.
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Help Turtles, Get Pretty Drawings
The Ripple Sketch blog offers artwork in exchange for ten dollar donations to non-profits helping animals affected by the oil spill. All you have to do is send proof of your donation to Ripple, and they'll send you the card of your choice. Of course, if you have some skill at drawing, they're looking for artists to donate artwork too. The image featured here is by DeviantART user camartin.
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I Stopped for a Turtle This Morning
I brake for turtles because it's the least I can do. Humans destroy turtles' habitats and continue to harvest the eggs and meat of dwindling species. So when you see a turtle in the road, take that extra moment to help him cross safely. This video is heartbreaking. It is not recommended for those easily upset by graphic images.
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Motivational Turtle
To those of you teetering on the precipice of despair: fear not. If this turtle can become motivated again, so can you.
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Interspecies Dating
When turtles flirt, they flicker their claws at each other.
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Turtle Writes to BP
The news about BP killing sea turtles in the controlled burns really upset my Red Eared Slider. Turtles aren't allowed to sign the petition against it, so she decided to write BP a letter instead.
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