turtles

A Peculiar Medical Mystery

May 8, 2022 by Max Lu

Thai fruit seller sailing wooden boat in thailand tradition floating market

A peasant in Thailand experienced an unusual series of events leading to a series of surgeries that only left him in a worse state than before. (Image: Khunaspix via Dreamstime)

Fatal Retribution for the Wanton Slaughter of Sacred Turtles

April 8, 2022March 8, 2022 by Michael Segarty

Small turtle on a rock in a pond in a traditional Chinese garden near Wenshu Monastery, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.

A group of people were met with severe retribution for savagely slaughtering and eating sacred turtles released from a monastery. (Image: Paop via Dreamstime)

A Captive Turtle and Buddha Return the Blessing

November 3, 2022July 21, 2020 by Michael Segarty

One day, as I was passing by a wet market I saw a wild, softshell turtle in front of a seafood stall. (Image: via Wikimedia Commons)

Being Kind Will Benefit Future Generations

September 6, 2022May 28, 2020 by Helen London

The energy of goodness can bring blessings to people, change their destiny, and safeguard society's peace and the development of human civilization. (Image: jplenio via Pixabay)

Chinese Flight Crew Arrested for Smuggling Endangered Turtles

December 5, 2022July 11, 2018 by Armin Auctor

On June 21, two China Eastern Airlines crew members were arrested at Los Angeles International Airport for smuggling endangered turtles. (Image: via Pixabay)

The Significance of Animal Statues in the Forbidden City

July 26, 2022January 29, 2018 by Armin Auctor

The animal statues inside the Forbidden City all have their place and purpose. (Image: via Pixabay )

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