Turtle Watchers Unite!
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The unassuming turtle is usually not on the mind of most people, but they are a top priority for many conservation biologists. Turtles and tortoises are group of reptiles that are recognizable components of the ecosystems in which they inhabit. Turtles can play key ecological roles, serving as both predators and prey, contributing to the cycling of nutrients, and acting as seed dispersers. In fables and folklore, turtles have often been portrayed as wise, and revered as symbols of longevity and tranquility.
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