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A Better Life For Trafficked Turtles

NOV 6, 202411 MIN
Short Wave

A Better Life For Trafficked Turtles

NOV 6, 202411 MIN

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In North-Central New Jersey, there is a backyard teeming with around 200 turtles. Many of these shelled creatures have been rescued from the smuggling trade and are now being nursed back to health in order to hopefully be returned to the wild. Science reporter Ari Daniel joins host Regina G. Barber to tell the story behind one man's efforts to care for these turtles and to ensure they have a chance at another (better) life.

Read more of Ari's reporting.

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