The temperature of the sand in a sea turtle’s nest determines the sex of the babies. Below 85 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius), offspring are predominantly male. Above 85 degrees Fahrenheit, babies are predominantly female. This fascinating little fact even has its own acronym — TSD or Temperature-Dependent Sex Determination. Apparently,[…]
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Why the Sea Turtle is the Perfect Symbol for Your Profound Journey
Sea turtles are amazing creatures. They spend their entire lives at sea except when females come ashore to lay eggs. Females nest every 2-5 years, never in consecutive years (smart!) Depending on the species of sea turtle (there are seven), females will dig a nest and deposit anywhere from 50-200[…]