Box Turtles Get Second Chance

Cincinnati Zoo and Ohio wildlife officials are giving eastern box turtles a second chance after rescuing them from a middle school courtyard—now they’re being tracked, studied, and released onto private land with trail cameras monitoring their wild comeback. Wildlife biologist Stormy Gibson is gathering key data to boost survival rates, while experts urge the public to leave turtles alone and let nature take its course. This collaborative effort highlights how science and conservation can turn a rescue into a lasting win for endangered species. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ef9c5f505be0f95d