Fun Fact: How Gender is Determined in Sea Turtles

Fun facts about Turtles

The temperature of the sand actually determines the gender of a sea turtle at birth. Due to climate change, scientists have noticed there have been massive influx of female turtles being born versus males.

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  1. Emmylou's avatar Emmylou says:

    Oh I didn’t know this! We have a red-eared slider we’ve had for 13 years…turtles are awesome:D

  2. Veronica Lee's avatar Veronica Lee says:

    I learned about this fun fact when I went on a turtle release expedition.
    Post here – https://ofmiceandramen.blogspot.com/2018/08/turtle-release.html
    🐢🐢🐢🐢

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