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Emma the green turtle is the star breeder of Reunion Island

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Video. World Turtle Day: Turtle-mom ‘Emma’ saves species on Reunion island

Updated: 31/08/2023 - 16:17 GMT+2

In honour of World Turtle Day we look back at one of our favourite good news stories of the year so far.

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