Why did the turtle cross the road?

From staff Reports

A little turtle peeks down a busy stretch of South Central Texas roadway ... -- Staff photo by Carolyn Rost

Quick, duck inside! It's not clear yet! -- Staff photo by Carolyn Rost

Now it's clear, the waiting is done, and it's time to run! -- Staff photo by Carolyn Rost

April 28, 2005 - We know why the chicken crossed the road (to get to the other side), but why did the turtle cross the road?

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And, yes, this turtle made it across just fine.

Sources say the average turtle walks three to four miles-per-hour. However, some land turtles can out-run a human on level ground.