Sea turtles are making a surprising comeback, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The news was not so good for Arctic seals.
Tag: Turtles and Tortoises
Do Reptiles Have Moods, Too?
Long dismissed as unintelligent, reptiles are emerging as cognitively and emotionally complex animals. A new study involving tortoises suggests that they also possess mood states.
An English Mystery: What Killed 7 Giant Tortoises Found in the Forest?
Several giant tortoises were found dead in Ashclyst Forest in Southwest England. What happened is anyone’s guess.
Where Will the Whales Be? Ask the Climate Model.
Scientists can now use climate data to predict whale and sea turtle locations months in advance, helping fishing fleets avoid conflicts with wildlife.
Can Australia Save a Rare Reptile by Moving It to a Cooler Place?
An experiment to preserve the western swamp tortoise is the latest flash point in a debate over how far humans should go to protect nature as the world warms.
Sea Turtle Sanctuary Has Survived 40 Years. Climate Change May Kill It.
Against long odds and initially strong opposition, a pristine marine preserve in the Philippines has thrived for decades under the care of local fishermen. Warming waters threaten the achievement.
Japan Sea Turtle Stabbings Unlikely to Lead to Charges
Despite being endangered, green sea turtles are not protected by the country’s conservation laws. They often get tangled in nets, to the annoyance of fishermen.
Did Nature Heal During the Pandemic ‘Anthropause’?
Covid precautions created a global slowdown in human activity — and an opportunity to learn more about the complex ways we affect other species.
Nearly 200 Baby Tortoises Are Seized at Galápagos Airport
The tortoises were found on Sunday wrapped in plastic inside a red suitcase that was bound for mainland Ecuador. A police officer has been taken into custody, the authorities said.
Diego, the Tortoise Whose High Sex Drive Helped Save His Species, Retires
With the future secured, he’s finally going home. Good job, Diego.