{
  "id": 3956205,
  "title": "Moving sea turtle nests may lead to smaller hatchlings and fewer males",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/moving-sea-turtle-nests-may-lead-to-smaller-hatchlings-and-fewer-males",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T11:24:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/conservationists-move-threatened-sea-turtle-nests-to-safer-sand-to-save-eggs-from-heat-and-tides-a-2-year-study-found-lower-hatching-success-smaller-hatchlings-and-just-8-males-in-one-season/articleshow/133586540.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Relocating vulnerable sea turtle nests can lead to unexpected negative consequences. When nests are moved to warmer areas, the sex ratio of hatchlings skews heavily towards females. Additionally, even nests placed in shaded locations yield smaller hatchlings with reduced physical capabilities. Therefore, effective nest relocation must consider various environmental factors beyond just temperature…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}