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Kansas Turtles Rescued from Trafficking | Wichita News
When traffickers tried to ship Kansas’ state reptile—the ornate box turtle—to Asia as exotic pets, the Rolling Hills Zoo stepped in. What began with 51 turtles swelled to 83, all vetted for disease but sadly losing some to winter stress. Now, 60 turtles thrive in a custom-built native grass habitat on zoo grounds, while 12 get specialized care—until scientists can pinpoint their original homes using genetics and disease risk analysis. This local conservation effort proves that protecting wildlife starts with answering the call—and keeping species like these alive right where they belong…
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