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Abilene reptile rescue educates community while saving animals
Summary by Abilene News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Brittany Pelletz , as published by BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News
· June 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The rescue is featured in a new episode of "Wild About It", a segment on the KTAB+ app.
A local reptile rescue in Abilene is working to educate the community while saving animals. The rescue is featured in a new episode of "Wild About It", a segment on the KTAB+ app. The episode introduces viewers to individuals in the Big Country who are involved in rescuing and rehabilitating wild animals.
, who is highlighted in the episode. Further details about the reptile rescue and its efforts can be found through the KTAB+ app and the "Wild About It" segment, hosted by Brittany Pelletz.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 17, 2026 ·
Source: BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A local reptile rescue in Abilene is working to educate the community while saving animals. The rescue is featured in a new episode of "Wild About It", a segment on the KTAB+ app. The episode…
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