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@ Marine: Hawksbill Turtle
Tuppence begins his journey to encounter Marine pets!
Marine: Hawksbill Turtle
Flying through the warm salty sea, gliding effortlessly, twirling playfully in the surf, these little sea turtles are the darling of the depths!

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@ Marine: Jelly Fish

Blue And Copper Egg
The first painted eggs came from Mesopotamia, and because eggs were forbidden food during Lent, people painted eggs while Lent was being observed—after Lent, they would eat the eggs on Easter Day.

Beautifully decorated eggs “pysanka” are associated with Ukraine, and the oldest painted egg that was unearthed in northern Ukraine is dated to the end of the 17th century.

Marine: Jelly Fish
Bobbing and floating in the ocean's currents, watch carefully to stay away from the flowing tentacles!

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@ Marine: Star Fish Twins
“Let’s pose with one of us each side of our new friend and I’ll set the self-timer to take a group shot,” said Tuppence to Moofin. “It’ll be a fab souvenir of our time here!”
Marine: Star Fish Twins
Twinsies! Can you tell us apart? No? No worries, neither can we!

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@ Marine: Sea Horse
“Whatever were those screaming noises you were making earlier, Karak?" exclaimed Tuppence.
Karak looked embarrassed. "That wasn't screaming. That was me, er, singing, to enable the safari guide to find me when I couldn't find my way out of that cave!"
Marine: Sea Horse
If I just hang on lightly, I can catch those little tidbits floating on by. I blend right into the sea grasses, no one will suspect a thing!

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@ Marine: Humboldt Penguins
Tuppence and Butterfly Lady had shaken paws and then took some time to enjoy looking at the next creature in its habitat in a companionable silence!
Marine: Humboldt Penguins
Waddling in the cool waters off the coast of South Africa, dressed up in their best black tie, the little penguins keep a sharp eye out on the waves, you never know when you'll have a surprise visitor!

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@ Marine: Humboldt Penguins on the Beach
Tuppence and Ariilina had shaken paws and were now introducing themselves to the next critter who had come to meet them on this leg of the quest, who was eager to make friends and to show off a carefully tidied natural habitat!
Marine: Humboldt Penguins on the Beach
Who's going in first? I know, we'll get Mikey to! Mikey'll try anything! Go Mikey! Let us know how cold the surf is!

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@ Marine: Mandarin Duck Pairs.
“Did you see what happened to Foxy earlier, Priya?” exclaimed Tuppence. "He was balancing on a log trying to take a selfie with one of the critters we met, and it rolled over and pitched him into a bank of nettles!"
Priya joined in Tuppence's heartless laughter. “He was still brushing bits of nettle out of his fur when we went for lunch!”
Marine: Mandarin Duck Pairs.
I'll be your wingman! Two good lookin' guys on the prowl searching for that perfect lady! Watching the shoreline, hoping to find the perfect mate!

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@ Marine: Mallard and Duckling
“How do you do?” said Tuppence to their amazing and friendly new acquaintance on their mini-safari, shaking paws.
Signet chipped in. “It’s so kind of you to allow us to visit you in your habitat. Tuppence and I—and all the rest of us, of course!—are enjoying our mini-safari very much indeed!”
Marine: Mallard and Duckling
Optical illusions! The duck weed gives the impression we're swimming on solid ground, but be careful, it's all water out here! Wade in and see!

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@ Marine: Red Belly Slider Turtle
Tuppence and Gimli got so engrossed in the conversation they were having with their fascinating new friend that they had to hurry along so as not to be left behind! They regretfully bade farewell to their new chum and promised to visit again!
Marine: Red Belly Slider Turtle
Gonna soak up the sun! Grab your kayak and paddle slowly, or you'll miss me basking on the lilies growing in the stagnant waters! Get too close and watch me plop and swim quickly!

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@ Marine: Sea Otter Floating
“I'm starving!” exclaimed Tuppence. "What's Chef making us tonight?"
Sir Barkey Barksalot glanced up from his tour guide, in which he had been looking up where they were going the next day. “How come you're so hungry, Tuppence?”
Tuppence pouted. "I was just unwrapping my lunch pack when a creature ran down the tree behind me, grabbed the lot and shot back up the tree!"
"Bad luck!" sympathised Sir Barkey Barksalot. "Here, have a banana to keep you going."

Marine: Sea Otter Floating
Is there anything cuter than an otter floating on the gentle sea waves? Maybe two!

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@ Marine: Mandarin Ducks
“I’ve written a postcard to my aunty to tell her about our amazing safari!” said Tuppence. “She’ll wish she was here! Where’s the nearest postbox?”
Starlite shielded her eyes and rotated 360°, elaborately scanning the horizon. “I don’t think they’ve thought to provide a postbox here, Tuppence. How remiss of them!” Seeing Tuppence’s ears beginning to droop, Starlite added, “Don’t worry, you can give your card to reception at the hotel to post.”
Marine: Mandarin Ducks
Skimming along the glassy water surface the ducks bob under the surface nibbling on plants and marine life.

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@ Marine: Baby Otter Close Up
“If there's time at the end of the day when we get back to our accommodation, I might do some initial sketches for a charcoal picture of one of our new friends," Mochi said, offering Tuppence a toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for himself.
“That sounds like a good plan, Mochi!" said Tuppence. "Very relaxing, and your portrait will be a great souvenir of our visit to all these interesting creatures!"
Marine: Baby Otter Close Up
Romping around on land, one look into my cute button eyes, and I will be your favorite mammal of all time!

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@ Marine: Crocodile
“I’m going to buy that inflatable toucan from the gift shop, Tuppence,” announced Sage. “It looks such fun!”
“I think I’ll go for the inflatable parrot! It’s just the job when splashing about in the garden pool in this warm weather!” responded Tuppence.

Marine: Crocodile
Barely cracking the glossy surface, my stealth mode is millions of years in the making! Some say I'm still left from the dinosaurs, but we both know that I'm just perfect and never needed to change!

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@ Marine: Flamingos Bobbing
“I’ve written a postcard to my aunty to tell her about our amazing safari!” said Tuppence. “She’ll wish she was here! Where’s the nearest postbox?”
Sunshine shielded her eyes and rotated 360°, elaborately scanning the horizon. “I don’t think they’ve thought to provide a postbox here, Tuppence. How remiss of them!” Seeing Tuppence’s ears beginning to droop, Sunshine added, “Don’t worry, you can give your card to reception at the hotel to post.”
Marine: Flamingos Bobbing
Delicious shrimps! Just under the surface, tasty little crustaceans, and for their gratitude for nibbling them, they've turned me pink!

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@ Marine: Puffins at the Cliff
Oh look ... you won a pet!
Marine: Puffins at the Cliff
Just hanging out, standing on the cliff, waiting to glide on the currents!

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@ Marine: Fiddler Crab
While Tuppence paused to drink in the view, Fox started scrabbling in her rucksack for her portable, foldable camping chair. “What are you doing with that, Fox?” asked Tuppence. “We’ll need to get going in a minute or we’ll be left behind!”
Marine: Fiddler Crab
I can fiddle but don't ask me to play the saxophone!

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@ Marine: Baby Leatherback Turtle
“Shall we take a selfie?” Tuppence asked Whoot as they drank in the scenery and admired their new friend standing between them.
Marine: Baby Leatherback Turtle
The longest journey starts with one step! But this journey is not only long, but watch how fast I go! That shadow overhead just was the incentive I needed to kick it into high gear!

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@ Marine: Seal Basking in the Sun
Tuppence and Hershel shook paws and said “How do you do?” to the next creature who had come to meet them, and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Tuppence. “Let’s change sides.”
“No,” said Hershel. “Being on the right shows my best side.”
Marine: Seal Basking in the Sun
Basking away in the sun all day is the perfect day for me! Some say it's April 25th but I'll stick to all days with sun!

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@ Marine: Starfish in the Tidepool
“It's so cool to have a species name in Latin as well as English, Tuppence!” said frisky, studying the detail in the tour guide. "What would we each called in Latin?"
"I don't know," said Tuppence. "We'll look it up when we get back to the hotel tonight!"
Marine: Starfish in the Tidepool
Stars may shine above you, but don't forget to explore the tidepools at your feet! There's one now, slowly creeping along with all five legs!

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@ Marine: Egret on the Shore
“Oh hello, Tuppence!” cried Flora. “Didn’t we bump into each other in Turkey back in the spring? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it!”
"It certainly is!" declared Tuppence.
Marine: Egret on the Shore
Why, there's no "r-egret" when you meet an Egret!

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@ Marine: Humboldt Penguin Swimming
"Hey, you should have joined Foxy and me for lunch at that café, Tuppence!" said Marmite.
"Oh, I couldn't resist going to that street exhibition of art by local pets. I grabbed a cheese and onion pasty from a street vendor. Anyway, what did you both have to eat?"
"We had celery soup and a sandwich each. It was great!" responded Marmite.
Marine: Humboldt Penguin Swimming
Oh yeah, you're jealous! Look at this treasure I found while swimming along, I'm using it in my next nest!

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@ Marine: Lionfish
“Let’s pose with one of us each side of our new friend and I’ll set the self-timer to take a group shot,” said Tuppence to Carruthers. “It’ll be a fab souvenir of our time here!”
Marine: Lionfish
Patrolling the reef, and fanning out my impressive fins, I am the lion of the sea!

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@ Marine: Goldfish Bubbles
Ziggy groaned, clutching his stomach. "Oh, my poor tum. Why are so many of these places only accessible by boat? I've never been a good sailor, you know."
"Never mind, Ziggy," sympathised Tuppence. "It's ages till we set off back, and with lots of walking around visiting the different creatures, you'll feel as right as rain in no time!"
Marine: Goldfish Bubbles
Goldfish bobbing at the surface bubbling bubbles at the surface!

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@ Marine: Yellow Fish
Both Flip Flop Flap and Tuppence loved the scenery at the next stop, and they both enjoyed introducing themselves to their new friend, who had been waiting to meet them!
Marine: Yellow Fish
Do you see the bubbles? I don't see the bubbles! Who moved the bubbles? Check the seaweed! I need my bubbles!

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@ Marine: Lionhead Goldfish
Tuppence was excited to meet up again with Guaca. They both took a moment to admire the amazing scene around them.
Marine: Lionhead Goldfish
Do you see the resemblance? I don't! I am hairless. Seriously, I just don't see that I look like a lion. Maybe it's my R-O-A-R? Scary, isn't it?

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@ Marine: Sea Squirts
“It's so cool to have a species name in Latin as well as English, Tuppence!” said Zazzy, studying the detail in the tour guide. "What would we each called in Latin?"
"I don't know," said Tuppence. "We'll look it up when we get back to the hotel tonight!"
Marine: Sea Squirts
Translucent in color, these colorful creatures anchor themselves to the roots and rocks in the warm waters in the Indian River. Just don't startle them, they don't respond well!

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@ Marine: Dolphins in the Surf
Tuppence and Fiddlesticks agreed that the variety of environments on their expedition was the best ever! Tuppence and Fiddlesticks exchanged opinions on which their favourite terrain had been so far, and which was the most interesting creature they had met in their travels!
Marine: Dolphins in the Surf
Frolicking close to shore, these incredibly smart dolphins entertain by just the sheer joy of leaping in the surf!

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@ Marine: Puffin
“You never know what sort of critter to expect next, do you, Angus McGregor?" whispered Tuppence. “You know, small, cute and furry or really quite, um, large, with—er—very sharp teeth.” Angus McGregor reassured Tuppence that all the critters were looking forward to meeting them, regardless of size, furriness, attractiveness and/or pointiness of teeth.
Marine: Puffin
Taking off from the water's surface, puffins are sometimes confused with penguins, which, they consider a compliment!

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@ Marine: Little White Fish
Tuppence has now met enough "Marine" pets to last a lifetime. As he exits the experience, he receives a wonderful gift!
Frosted Azure Waterfall
The pristine waters fall freely, yet the last frost of the season delicately coats the top of each tier, adding an otherworldly glow as the sun refracts off them.

Marine: Little White Fish
Slippery fish, slippery fish! Swimming in the waters!
Tuppence has enjoyed meeting "Marine" pets, but it is time to go home now! All Creatures Great and Small is over now, but there will be more events in PnF soon!