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Rescued Turtle Rockalina Begins New Life, Inspires Conservation
12/13/2025
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Story summary
- Rockalina, a turtle rescued after 50 years of neglect, begins a recovery chapter with a baby turtle at Garden State Tortoise in New Jersey.
- Chris Leone runs Garden State Tortoise.
- Rockalina adapts to digging and eating strawberries.
- Leone aims to create a box turtle colony for Rockalina to educate on preserving wild turtles.
- Rockalina's journey has garnered online support and raised awareness for her species.
