If you’re cruising down a country road and see a turtle, maybe just give the little guy a break; he’s got a long journey ahead! Jeff Briggler from the Missouri Department of Conservation explains why this happens.
A salmonella outbreak across parts of the United States has been traced to pet turtles. Salmonella cases in eleven states are linked to turtles, including one case in Missouri. There have been no deaths so far, but 26 people have fallen ill and nine hospitalized....
