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Smithsonian team uses X-rays and thread to track hidden turtle nests

Smithsonian scientists are utilising cutting-edge methods to identify turtle nesting sites, revealing that numerous nests fall prey to predators shortly after egg deposition. This alarming finding signals a crucial risk to the Eastern box turtle population. By monitoring turtle movements and nesting patterns, the research seeks to illuminate survival rates, which is vital for effective…

Smithsonian team uses X-rays and thread to track hidden turtle nests

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