
Preview | Turtle Time
Preview: 9/21/2023 | 20sVideo has Closed Captions
The bog turtle, NC’s state reptile, a turtle rescue team and the longleaf pine ecosystem.
Discover why North America’s tiniest turtle is in trouble, how development is threatening NC’s state reptile and why the longleaf pine ecosystem is disappearing. Plus, meet the all-volunteer Turtle Rescue Team at NC State’s vet school.
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SCI NC is a local public television program presented by PBS NC
Sci NC is supported by a generous bequest gift from Dan Carrigan and the Gaia Earth-Balance Endowment through the Gaston Community Foundation.

Preview | Turtle Time
Preview: 9/21/2023 | 20sVideo has Closed Captions
Discover why North America’s tiniest turtle is in trouble, how development is threatening NC’s state reptile and why the longleaf pine ecosystem is disappearing. Plus, meet the all-volunteer Turtle Rescue Team at NC State’s vet school.
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SCI NC is a local public television program presented by PBS NC
Sci NC is supported by a generous bequest gift from Dan Carrigan and the Gaia Earth-Balance Endowment through the Gaston Community Foundation.