Shropshire Star

An endangered turtle has been born at ZSL London Zoo

Just in time for World Turtle Day.

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An unusual endangered turtle has hatched for the first time at ZSL London Zoo.

The spiny hill turtle, which gets its name from its spiky edged shell and its usual habitat of hilly areas.

And it did so just in time for World Turtle Day on May 23.