Yesterday, we were fortunate to “turtle-sit” an Eastern Box Turtle for a few hours. It had been rescued in front of our school by the high school principal. She saved him from being ran over while attempting to cross the road. It had already been hit because its right hind leg was injured. It also had a scrape on its shell. At the end of the day, it was taken to the Alabama Reptile Rescue Sanctuary. We enjoyed our “turtle guest” for the day, but it was even better knowing that it could be rescued and saved.
Value of the wildlife lesson: Priceless!
http://www.audubon.org/local/sanctuary/sharon/plant_animal/EasternBoxTurtle.htm
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