“In Joyance of Things to Eat” Beginning the Study of Turtle Nutrition

Harriet Forrester

doi:10.53607/wrb.v28.103

Authors

Harriet Forrester Turtle Rescue of New Jersey

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53607/wrb.v28.103

Keywords:

Turtle, nutrition, captive diet, wildlife rehabilitation

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Author Biography

Harriet Forrester, Turtle Rescue of New Jersey

Harriet Forrester is a New Jersey state licensed wildlife rehabilitator and the founder of Turtle Rescue of New Jersey.

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