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For centuries, Turtle Doves have inspired poets, with their lilting 'turr-turr' giving rise to their name. Yet despite this iconic cultural status, the past century has seen a steep decline in Turtle Dove populations. This is due to the destruction of places they nest and feed, and unsustainable levels of hunting across Europe. However, thanks to international collaboration, hunting along the Western European Flyway has been managed since 2021, to end unsustainable levels of hunting. As a result

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A turtle tongue trick 🎣 While most turtles spend their time paddling around for their next meal, the alligator snapping turtle prefers a more laid-back approach—letting the food come to them. 😎 The patient predator opens its wide jaws, sits *very* still, and wiggles around a tongue that looks suspiciously like a juicy worm. 🪱 Hungry fish passing by may think they've found a quick snack, but in an instant, the tables are turned and the turtle snaps its wide jaws shut. 🐢 Their diet also includ