'Heat-proof' eggs help turtles cope with hot beaches

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Research shows that some turtles are naturally heat-tolerant. The study focused on green turtles nesting on Ascension Island, a UK overseas territory in the South Atlantic Ocean. Scientists have found that eggs laid by turtles nesting on a naturally hot beach withstand high temperatures better than eggs from turtles nesting on a cooler beach just a few kilometers away.

Published On: 27-Sep-11 01:41 AM
Source: ScienceDaily

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