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Rare two-headed turtle hatchling discovered on Cape Cod

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What happened

A two-headed turtle hatchling is one of three bicephalic terrapins that have been found on Cape Cod over the past five years.

Key facts

  • Reported by Live Science and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:49:38 UTC.

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