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Rare Orange Lobster Rescued from New York Store and Released into the Wild

Clementine, a 1-in-30-million lobster, was saved by animal advocates after being discovered in a supermarket tank.

  • The orange lobster, named Clementine, was found among brown lobsters at a Long Island Stop & Shop.
  • Initially offered to an aquarium, the lobster was instead rehabilitated by Humane Long Island.
  • Clementine was released into the Long Island Sound after being kept in a cold saltwater tank.
  • The lobster's orange coloration is an extremely rare genetic mutation.
  • Humane Long Island advocates for the ethical treatment of lobsters and other sea creatures.
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