Loggerhead turtles use visual cues to find gelatinous prey to snack on as they swim in open waters, according to new research. Continue reading
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June 10, 2013
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Light pollution along coastal areas prevents sea turtles from nesting
Most species of sea turtles are endangered, so it’s very important for us to figure out ways to help them bounce back. Continue reading
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How turtles got their shells: Fossil of extinct South African reptile provides clues
Through careful study of an ancient ancestor of modern turtles, researchers now have a clearer picture of how the turtles’ most unusual shell came to be. The findings help to fill a 30- to 55-million-year gap in the turtle fossil record through study o… Continue reading
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Scientists discover that turtles began living in shells much earlier than once thought
Unique among Earth’s creatures, turtles are the only animals to form a shell on the outside of their bodies through a fusion of modified ribs, vertebrae and shoulder girdle bones. The turtle shell is a unique modification, and how and when it originate… Continue reading
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Why female loggerhead sea turtles always return to their place of birth
For a better protection of marine turtles, scientists are trying to understand why they return to their birthplace in order to reproduce after rather long distance migrations. Using molecular tools applied to turtles from the Cape Verde islands, scient… Continue reading
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Recovery of Hawaiian green sea turtles still short of historic levels
Hawaiian green sea turtle populations have increased in recent years, but their numbers still fall far short of historic levels. A new report suggests that calls to lift protection for this species may be premature. Continue reading
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Sea turtles threatened in Mexico; New documentary highlights the problem and solutions.
A new documentary by Pace University students highlights the threat sea turtles face from fishing nets and what should be done about it. Continue reading
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Sea turtles benefiting from protected areas
Nesting green sea turtles are benefiting from marine protected areas by using habitats found within their boundaries, according to a new study that is the first to track the federally protected turtles in Dry Tortugas National Park. Continue reading
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Turtle genome analysis sheds light on turtle ancestry and shell evolution
From which ancestors have turtles evolved? How did they get their shell? New data provides evidence that turtles are not primitive reptiles but belong to a sister group of birds and crocodiles. The work also sheds light on the evolution of the turtle’s intriguing morphology and reveals that the turtle’s shell evolved by recruiting genetic information encoding for the limbs. Continue reading
April 24, 2013
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FlipperBot: Sea turtles and flipper-driven robot reveal principles of moving on sand and other granular media
Based on a study of both hatchling sea turtles and “FlipperBot” — a robot with flippers — researchers have learned principles for how both robots and turtles move on granular surfaces such as sand. Continue reading
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Puerto Rico creates an ecological corridor to protect leatherback turtles
Leatherback turtles, which are rated “critically endangered” on the IUCN’s Red List, are finally getting a break. Continue reading
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Painted turtle gets DNA decoded
Scientists have decoded the genome of the western painted turtle, one of the most abundant turtles on Earth, finding clues to their longevity and ability to survive without oxygen during long winters spent hibernating in ice-covered ponds. Continue reading
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Toronto Restaurant owner fined $ 10,000 after 31 threatened Spiny Softshell Turtles found in freezer
They are used to make “medicinal” soup, but there may be less than a thousand of them left in the Province. Continue reading
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Getting under the shell of the turtle genome
The genome of the western painted turtle, one of the most widespread, abundant and well-studied turtles in the world, has been sequenced. The data show that, like turtles themselves, the rate of genome evolution is extremely slow; turtle genomes evolve… Continue reading
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Dinosaur-era climate change study suggests reasons for turtle disappearance
Dramatic climate change was previously proposed to be responsible for the disappearance of turtles 71-million-years ago, because they were considered to be “climate-sensitive” animals. Results of this research, however, show that the disappearance of t… Continue reading
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Nesting site protection ‘key to save turtles from climate change’
International marine scientists warned it will be vital to protect key marine turtle nesting grounds and areas that may be suitable for turtle nesting in the future to ensure that the marine reptiles have a better chance of withstanding climate change. Continue reading
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Tourists face health risks from contact with captive sea turtles
Tourists coming into contact with sea turtles at holiday attractions face a risk of health problems, according to new research. Continue reading
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DNA reveals mating patterns of critically endangered sea turtle
New research into the mating habits of a critically endangered sea turtle will help conservationists understand more about its mating patterns. Female hawksbill turtles mate at the beginning of the season and store sperm for up to 75 days to use when l… Continue reading
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New Study Re-Confirms That 2.7% Of Drivers Are Stupid Jerks, Will Go Out of Their Way to Kill Turtles
American study comes up with exactly the same number as older Canadian research. Coincidence? Continue reading
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Green Turtles Return to Malaysia But Face An Uncertain Future
Photo by syntheticaperture Green turtles have been battling habitat loss, the dangers of fishermen, and pollution in a loosing battle for decades, and in Malaysia they’ve faced a take-over of their beaches by tourists and egg-plunderers. Still, there’… Continue reading
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