Wild turkeys were locally extinct for decades. How did they come back?
NOV 25, 20251 MIN
Wild turkeys were locally extinct for decades. How did they come back?
NOV 25, 20251 MIN
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<p> Turkeys are more than just a Thanksgiving meal, they're a part of forest ecosystems across the country. In this episode of Possibly, we take a look at how they made a major comeback in New England after being driven to local extinction.</p>
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