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The decision to investigate these cells in mice grew out of earlier work by Mysore and other researchers studying birds, frogs, and turtles.

From Science Daily • Jun. 24, 2026

"That, perhaps, is Mona's greatest legacy - she did not only protect turtles; she inspired people to care about them."

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

"Maybe my son will not even see sea turtles in the future," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

On a recent visit, it was hard to decide what was more surreal: the carved statues of snails, chameleons and turtles that decorate the church’s exterior or the circuslike scene around it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

She explained about the turtles, their life cycle, and our walks along the beach up until the morning after the storm.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg