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Iowa zoo celebrates hatching of endangered turtles
The Blanding's turtle is native to Iowa. Habitat loss and low nest success has left the species with a declining population. DES MOINES, Iowa — In a big win for its conservation efforts, Blank Park Zoo celebrated the hatching of 57 Blanding's …