JWM: Head-starting can help imperiled gopher tortoises
Lending a helping hand to gopher tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus) through head-starting may help augment depleted populations, according to new research. “We know ...
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Higher paternity rates bring some good news for sea turtles
In just one nest, loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) nestlings tend to have multiple fathers, according to new research. This is good news, researchers say, ...
Moisture, not just temperature, may skew sea turtle sex
As the global climate warms, sea turtle clutches from Australia to the United States are becoming increasingly female, raising concerns about the propagation and ...