turtle
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The film cuts to a hummingbird sipping nectar from a flower on a cactus, a sea turtle floating over a coral reef, pink flamingos on a green lake, a snowflake, a butterfly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Our hero, a young goatkeeper named Bernadette the Brave, has embarked on a quest to save her beloved pet turtle from a tyrannical king.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
In total, more than 2,000 marine species have been recorded in the warm Gulf waters, including over 500 fish species and five types of sea turtles, among them the critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
Porkchop earned her 15 minutes of reptilian fame by becoming the first turtle to swim in the tank.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
“Lily said these were turtle walks,” Cat said.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
Vocabulary lists containing turtle
Marine Biology - Introductory
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Marine Biology - Middle School
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Marine Biology - High School
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