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June 25, 2023

This Nonprofit Is Helping to Protect the Tiniest Turtle Species in the World

At just under 3.75 inches in length, the Vallarta mud turtle, endemic to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is thought to be the smallest turtle species in the world. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most endangered, as rapid urbanization in the bustling tourist city threatens its only natural habitat.  The species was first described just five […]

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