Cold-stunned sea turtles are turning up on Pensacola Beach. Here's what to do:
If cold-stunned sea turtles aren’t rescued from the low temperatures, they can develop harmful health conditions or even die ...
Dozens of cold-stunned turtles rescued in Florida
According to NOAA, cold-stunning is a condition where sea turtles become very weak or inactive after being exposed to cold ...
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Leatherback Sea Turtle
While all other sea turtles have hard, bony shells, the inky-blue carapace of the leatherback is somewhat flexible and almost rubbery to the touch. Ridges along the carapace help give it a more ...
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Green Sea Turtle
The green turtle is a large, weighty sea turtle with a wide, smooth carapace, or shell. It inhabits tropical and subtropical coastal waters around the world and has been observed clambering onto ...
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Green Sea Turtle: Named for Its Fat, Not Its Scales or Shell
Green sea turtles in the Indo-Pacific region — including populations around Southeast Asia, Australia and the Indian Ocean islands — also show distinct physical and behavioral adaptations.
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Extreme cold, snow aren’t a threat to most native plants and animals, experts say
For people, the freeze and snow have brought most things to a standstill. But wildlife natives like cypress trees and prairie ...
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Turtle Evolution And Phylogenetics
Turtles are a unique group of reptiles known for their distinctive shells and diverse ecological adaptations. Understanding their evolution and phylogenetic relationships is crucial for ...