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Watch these endangered turtles get released back into their habitat

CBC Technology · August 10, 2026 at 7:16 p.m.

Watch these endangered turtles get released back into their habitat

Each summer, conservationists with the Canadian Wildlife Federation release endangered Blanding's turtles in west Ottawa.

This year, they're releasing 900 hatchlings — up from 600 last year.

Rachelle Elsiufi tagged along for a recent release.

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Watch these endangered turtles get released back into their habitat

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