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21 Dec Diamondback Terrapins: Uncovering Their History and Shell-ebrating Their Future

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Diamondback terrapins, a unique and striking marsh turtle, have a long history in Beaufort, from collection and farming in the 1900s to present-day conservation efforts. Join Associate Curator of Education Courtney Felton to discover how terrapins went from being considered a delicacy to being protected. The...

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