turtle
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The turtle agrees to carry the scorpion across the river after being reassured that he will not sting him, since doing so would doom them both.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
“I want to say it was the happiest day of my life, but I have two children,” said Debra Schiff, 69, a bird-watcher, while admiring a turtle at the lagoon.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
Tours can be arranged, including a helicopter tour, the Kuilima Farm tour of ecosystems connecting the land and sea, and a turtle tour by kayak.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Some pieces, including his Coachella astronaut, mountain lion and turtle, are now listed for thousands in online forums and on eBay.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
“Well, she said you better get your bungy down to the kraals and pick up some turtle meat on credit, or you ain’t gonna have no supper.”
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
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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