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Turtle Scientist’s Award Pulled After Bikini Shot Controversy

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Richard Vogt was awarded the Distinguished Herpetologist Award, so he celebrated with a lewd presentation and images of bikini-clad women.

Tanya Basu
Tanya Basu 

Senior Editor, Science

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