Wildlife nerd alert: a European pond turtle just made a surprise cameo in Belarus for only the third time in decades! This little guy is the country’s only turtle species and is super protected, but almost never seen this far north. The Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve is basically a VIP club for rare creatures, and this sighting is proof that protecting wild spaces really works. How cool is it that one tiny turtle can be such a big win for conservation? #Science #WildlifeWin #RareFind