Sarah Palin: Like a turtle on a post

By astrocastro on 9/29/08 8:46am
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First she was compared to a pitbull (with lipstick no less) - then a pig (again, with the lipstick), - and now she is like a turtle on a post. Seriously, turtles are quiet animals that prefer to stay out of politics. We won't repeat the joke that seems to have infested the internet (we leave it to the excellent thebruceblog instead), but we will say, that as far as metaphors are concerned this one really nails it...even if it is at the expense of one of our own.

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Humans Helping Turtles

By astrocastro on 9/25/08 1:56am
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Check out these two blogs from people doing great things for turtles.

Look at these awesome pictures of a turtle rescue at ecopathic.blogspot.com.

And check out this story about a project that helps the preservation of the endangered Blandings Turtle at celestialrambling.blogspot.com.

It's always a joy to report the good thi

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Illegal turtles in Oregon

By beatriz on 9/18/08 3:30am
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If you are in the state of Oregon and you're in the market for a pet turtle it would do you well to do some research on the matter.

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Turtle enthusiast wants his turtles back

By beatriz on 9/8/08 9:33am
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This is a messed up story that comes to us from the state of Georgia.

A man is suing the state of Georgia for not returning his 500, turtles that they confiscated during an investigation related to the possession of said turtles. Steve Santhuff the owner of the rare turtles, was acquitted in February, but he has not gotten his critters back.

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ODFW needs volunteers for turtle project

By beatriz on 9/2/08 4:05pm
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If you want to help in the preservation of turtles look to the ODFW and they'll tell you how.

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Fossil of pregnant turtle discovered

By beatriz on 8/31/08 6:25pm
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Check out this story about a fossilized pregnant turtle discovered in Canada. The 75 million year-old fossil will give scientists more information about the evolution of reproduction of turtles and tortoises. The turtle was carrying approximately 20 eggs at the time of her death.

Why we love turtles

By beatriz on 8/27/08 5:10am
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Okay, I forget that turtles are slow in responding, so I'm going to discuss why turtles make great pets.

Turtles are interesting and cute and can live for a long, long time when cared for correctly. Take for instance my two favorite celebrity turtles Cuff and Link from the movie Rocky.

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Turtle thief on the loose

By beatriz on 8/19/08 10:07am
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Last night I ran into a story about a two-headed turtle in a Brooklyn pet shop that was rescued from a sure death in Florida.

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Welcome to Turtle City

By beatriz on 7/17/08 10:35pm
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Are you a city turtle, tired of sitting alone in your fishbowl, complacently watching time slip by? Do you want to connect with other pet turtles living in the materialistic, isolated world of humankind? Then turtle, this is the place for you! At Turtle City you have a community of pet turtles who have something to say. Tell us about your "human parents" and how you live. We want to know the intimate details of city turtle life; where you come from, what you eat, how to better care for you, or the things that make you happy, or not. C'me on little turtle, let your voice be heard!

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