SouthTexasTurtleOwner
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Ok so most experienced turtle enthusiasts know that all turtles (terrestrial and sea) have a natural homing instinct and seem to know where they were born and have a natural instinct to be there or at least try and return there. In wild-caught American Box Turtles, this is especially true. What about captive-bred? If they are born in an enclosure or are rehomed, are there conclusive studies suggesting they lack this natural homing instinct?