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Most of Florida's newly-hatched sea turtles are female. Why?Almost all sea turtle hatchlings are emerging from their eggs as females on some Florida beaches. What's going on?
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Can turtles really breathe through their butts?Some freshwater turtles engage in a process akin to butt breathing.
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Ancient Transylvanian turtle survived the extinction of the dinosaursA new study into the fossilized remains of an ancient turtle in Romania has revealed a brand-new species that managed to survive when the nonavian dinosaurs could not.
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Scientists find species that don’t seem to age. What does it mean for humans?Some species of turtles age very slowly or not at all, according to new studies of both captive and wild populations. How do they do it?
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Tiny white tortoise baby is the 'first of its kind'The odds of an albino giant tortoise are 1 in 100,000.
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Extinction threatens one in five reptile species, researchers sayResearchers have carried out the most comprehensive study of reptile species to identify extinction risks.
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190-year-old Jonathan is the oldest tortoise everJonathan the tortoise has become the oldest tortoise ever by reaching 190 years old. He was already the oldest living land animal.
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9 times nature was totally metal in 2021Remembering the plasma hurricanes, tortoise assassins and dinosaur fight clubs that made 2021 heavier than a black hole.
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Rare conjoined turtles hatched in MassachusettsAn adorable turtle hatchling that was born with two heads has dazzled its caretakers in Massachusetts — and is thriving, against all odds.
