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Two-headed diamondback terrapin found on Cape Cod

A rare bicephalic turtle hatchling discovered in Massachusetts joins only one other case in five years at the wildlife center.

newest coverage 2d agosummary written 2d ago5 pieces MastodonNewswiresGoogle News

What to know

  • A two-headed diamondback terrapin hatchling with bicephaly was found in Wellfleet and is now being monitored at Cape Wildlife Center, marking only the second such case in five years.
  • Bicephaly occurs when conjoined twins fail to fully separate during development and is most common in turtles and snakes; the hatchling is reported to be behaving normally.
  • Diamondback terrapins are a threatened species in Massachusetts, making this discovery scientifically significant for conservation and research efforts.

“Our veterinary team will be closely monitoring the little terrapin as we learn more about how their two heads and bodies work together.”

Cape Wildlife Center, Wildlife rehabilitation facility · Independent UK ↗

Cape Wildlife Center Wildlife rehabilitation facilityZak Mertz New England Wildlife Center CEOMass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary Wildlife discovery and transport

Two-headed diamondback terrapin found on Cape Cod
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    New England Wildlife Center CEO reports normal behavior and good prognosis

    Zak Mertz, CEO of New England Wildlife Center, told CBS News that both heads are behaving normally and looking good, and expressed optimism about learning from the case.

    “We're looking forward to learning everything we can about these two young turtles. What I've heard from the vet team is that they are behaving normally, and both sides are looking very good.”
    — Zak Mertz
  2. background

    Cape Wildlife Center confirms bicephaly and announces monitoring plan — The center shared photos on Facebook and confirmed the condition is bicephaly, a rare developmental anomaly where conjoined twins fail to fully separate. The veterinary team said they would closely monitor the hatchling's appetite, growth, and behavior.

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    Two-headed diamondback terrapin found in Wellfleet

    A 5.2-gram diamondback terrapin hatchling with bicephaly was discovered at a protected nesting site in Wellfleet and brought to Cape Wildlife Center by Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.

    “While we've encountered this unusual condition before, every case gives us another opportunity to learn more about these fascinating animals' anatomy and physiology.”
    — Cape Wildlife Center, Wildlife rehabilitation facility · source

    1. 2 outlets first by Inshorts, 5d ago · also Independent UK · read ↗