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Rare ‘pumpkin spice’ baby sea turtle spotted in Florida

A rare baby sea turtle with an unusual 'pumpkin spice' coloration was recently spotted in Florida, delighting observers with its unique earthy tone.

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Rare ‘pumpkin spice’ baby sea turtle spotted in Florida

Latest Discoveries

Young parrot rescued from grips of invasive boa snake

‘One of the ocean’s best-kept secrets’ spotted near Massachusetts

The eye has a hidden cleanup system scientists never knew existed

APOD: 2026 October 11 – Ice Fishing for Cosmic Neutrinos

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