The Turtle Conservancy cares for illegally trafficked turtles once they’re confiscated, including box turtles.
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The Turtle Conservancy cares for illegally trafficked turtles once they’re confiscated, including box turtles.
Nathanael Stanek/The Turtle Conservancy
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.
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This episode was produced by Jessica Yung, edited by Rebecca Ramirez and fact-checked by Tyler Jones. Kwesi Lee was the audio engineer.
