However, a rise in turtle attacks means visitors should exercise caution. Turtles are not harmless, as their bites can damage ...

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the surface,” said Amy Rector, Virginia Commonwealth University scientist. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing ...

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LEESBURG, Banshee Drive, Aug. 1. A caller said that a blue heron appeared to be caught in netting in a pond. An animal control officer found that the heron was caught by a snapping turtle biting the ...