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Sea Turtle Identification Guide
A Guide to Identifying the Seven Sea Turtle Species There are only seven recognized species of sea turtles worldwide. While they share a global range, distinguishing between them requires attention to detail. Identification relies on specific physical markers rather than general appearance. To identify a sea turtle, you generally look at three key areas: The Head: Specifically the "Prefrontal Scales" between the eyes. The Carapace (Shell): […] -
Sea Turtles Dance To Orientate With Earth's Magnetic Field, Study Reveals
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https://www.sciencealert.com/sea-turtles-dance-to-orientate-with-earths-magnetic-field-study-reveals <-- shared technical article
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-08554-y <-- shared paper
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