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Saving the East End’s Diamondback Turtles

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A box turtle found in the wetlands of Northwest Creek. TERRY SULLIVAN

A box turtle found in the wetlands of Northwest Creek. TERRY SULLIVAN

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Nature Naturally

  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: Jul 25, 2023
  • Columnist: Larry Penny
We hope you read the recent story at 27east.com about the lady who saved the lives of several young recently hatched diamondback turtles, by putting them in Scallop Pond in... more

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