Ten Box Turtles Get Second Chance

Ten rescued box turtles got a wild second chance, released into the woods at the Cincinnati Zoo’s farm after months of acclimation and health checks. Originally found chilling for decades in a school courtyard, these turtles were illegally kept by former staff — a common problem as box turtles are prized in the pet trade. Each turtle sported a tracking device to monitor movement and survival through fall 2027, helping scientists understand how pre-release care affects rewilding. With populations declining due to cars, habitat loss, and illegal trafficking, this effort aims to reverse the trend and keep these native Ohio creatures thriving in the wild. 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/42ce14968ed6cf16