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April 2022 Nebraskaland

NEBRASKAland Magazine is dedicated to outstanding photography and informative writing with an engaging mix of articles and photos highlighting Nebraska’s outdoor activities, parklands, wildlife, history and people.

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24 Nebraskaland • April 2022 Aging turtles is challenging, but growth rings, similar to those of trees, provide clues. At left, the underside of the Blanding's turtle has worn smooth, indicating it is more than 20 years old. At right is a "teenager" with 10-14 growth lines on every scute. Each scute enlarges as the turtle grows.

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