785 baby turtles were released into the wild on the occasion of World Turtle Day.
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Wildlife authorities had released 785 baby turtles into the Chambal river on the occasion of World Turtle Day.
Officials conducted a raid in Raipur Dikshit village on receiving reports of turtles being hunted by poachers.
Fatehabad SDO said the matter is being investigated and action will be taken against the poachers.
Barely a few hours after wildlife authorities released 785 baby turtles into the Chambal river in Agra on the occasion of World Turtle Day, the news of turtles being hunted down by poachers in the region has alarmed the local forest department and the police.
A is for animals and Astrodomes. Plus, some questionable parking.
By
Emma Schkloven
5/21/2021 at 5:30pm
A lot of things happen each week in Houston. Sometimes theyâre newsy, sometimes . well, itâs Houston. Weâve collected some of the most interesting gems of the last seven days for your internet perusal. Itâs Very Houston News.
Every Wattâs a Star
When youâre as amazing as forever Houstonian J.J. Watt, itâs inevitable youâll have a few things named after you. But itâs not every day you get your own turtle. Thatâs exactly what happened earlier this month when Houston researchers with the Turtle Survival Alliance named a massive 131-pound alligator snapping turtle for the former Texan. (Yes, yes, this is supposed to be news of