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Red-Eared Slider vs. Painted Turtle: What are the Differences?

The red-eared slider and the painted turtle are both fascinating turtles which are popular pets around the world, with the painted turtle being second in popularity only to the red-eared slider. If ...
WJHL-TV

Researchers discover horned turtle species in ETSU’s Gray Fossil Site

GRAY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Ongoing research at East Tennessee State University’s (ETSU) Gray Fossil Site unearthed a species of horned painted turtles completely new to science, school officials say.
Chicago Sun-Times

Springtime brings baby turtles, here’s what to do if you find hatchlings

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Los Angeles Times

Turtle can freeze solid and survive, and we have those same genes

Look beyond the western painted turtle’s colorful stripes and you’ll find an animal that seems to have nearly magical powers. A baby western painted turtle can freeze solid, and as long as nothing ...