The Turtle Family

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The Turtle Family

1988

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Whether on land, in fresh water, or in the sea, tortoises, terrapins, and turtles have an advantage. Nature has blessed them with a protective shell that locks out interference and danger.

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Thane Maynard

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Keith Shackleton

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