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From Egg to River: The Perilous Life Journey of a River Turtle

From a young age, the river turtle embarks on a tough journey; the chance of a turtle hatchling surviving to adulthood is ...
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Why River Turtles Are Keystone Players in Freshwater Systems

Keystone species are those that exist in an ecosystem to keep it functioning at its healthiest levels possible. These animals ...

River Turtles: Nature’s tiny survivors battling predators, humans, and climate change to sustain freshwater life

River turtles face immense challenges from predators and environmental factors from birth. Despite remarkable reproductive ...
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SC sees above average sea turtle nesting season despite tropical storm and predators

SOUTH CAROLINA (WCIV) — Sea turtle nesting season has officially ended in the Palmetto State, and this year saw a total of 6,628 nests. That number is higher than average, even though the year saw ...
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Sea turtle nests break records on US beaches, but global warming threatens their survival

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Just as they have for millions of years, sea turtles by the thousands made their labored crawl from the ocean to U.S. beaches to lay their eggs over the past several ...
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Boating safety tips shared after struck sea turtle recovered off Longboat

While sea turtles are hard to spot, and often get hit without boaters realizing it, a Mote official said there are easy steps ...