In many turtle species, sex is determined by temperature in the egg. That makes turtles particularly vulnerable to climate change. But scientists say the animals may have a way to shield themselves.(Image credit: Ye et. al / Current Biology) via Turtle Embryos May Play A Role In Whether They Become Male Or Female — News : …
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A fellow traveler along our countryroad this morning (I made sure she/he got safely off the road).
The last known female Yangtze giant softshell turtle has died in China, according to Chinese state media, potentially dooming the species to extinction. The female turtle, believed to be more than 90 years old, died on Saturday more than 24 hours after local staff, together with international experts, attempted to artificially inseminate her, local newspaper… via …
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You might expect turtles that live near each other or in similar environments would be genetically similar. But new research shows that magnetic fields actually have more to do with genetic likeness. (Image credit: Wilfredo Lee/AP) via Magnetic Fields Are A Big Predictor Of A Loggerhead Turtle's Genes — News : NPR Complete article from NPR …
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