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	Creative cooperation: Veterinarian, orthodontist join forces for turtle

gingembre

10-26-2008 10:57 AM

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wildlife conservation, animals, inventions and innovations, heartwarming

gingembre says:

Another reminder that there are still good people in this world who help other creatures.

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