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Life at the Turtle refuge

by SS396BABE (Subscribe)

Posted on: Jun 21, 2009 at 4:16 PM CST

Channel: Funniest Pet Photo or Video

Location: Elkland, MO

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Turtles

Did you know that box turtles can live to 60 years of age?
Three toed and Ornate box turtles are in danger. Their numbers are dropping in Missouri, mostly due to road kill. Please make every effort to avoid hitting them as the warm themselves on the pavement.

1WatchDog says ...

On Wednesday, Jun 24 at 6:00 AM

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Your right alot are killed on the road. I steer arounf them. Love turtles. I wish I could say that about some of these red necks around me thou, they must think its fun to hit them.

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