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Over 5.5 Lakh Eggs Laid By Olive Ridley Turtles On Odisha's Beaches
A female Olive Ridley usually lays about 120 to 150 eggs from which hatchlings emerge after about 45 to 50 days.
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Turtle Wonderland: 3 Lakh Olive Ridley Turtles Arrive For Mass Nesting In Odisha
If you are fascinated by marine creatures, it is time to pack your bags and head straight to Odisha!
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Alligators In US City's Sewer System Moving Like 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles': Study
Apart from alligators, nearly three dozen other species were also spotted using the stormwater drains as well.
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Dancing Turtles Show How Animals Use Magnetic Field As A Map
Dancing turtles have proved for the first time that some animals use Earth's magnetic field to create a personal map of their favourite spots, scientists said Wednesday.
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8 Offbeat Weekend Getaways From Mumbai For A Peaceful Trip
Whether you're in the mood for misty mountains, sandy shores, or a flower-filled plateau, these offbeat weekend getaways from Mumbai have you covered.
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Secret Shores: 7 Offbeat Beaches In Goa For Tranquil Escapes
Whether you're watching turtles at Galgibag, or soaking up the sun at Querim, these hidden gems in Goa promise an unforgettable escape.
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PFAS Chemicals Harm Freshwater Turtles in Australia, New Research Finds
Recent studies have highlighted the alarming effects of PFAS (forever chemicals) on freshwater turtles in Australia. The research, led by environmental biochemist David Beale and his team, discovered that PFAS exposure is causing serious health issues in both adult turtles and their hatchlings. The chemicals accumulate in key organs like the liver,...
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Celebrate Christmas In The Sun: 10 Dreamy Indian Spots For A Warm Holiday
Are you looking for a warm Christmas getaway in India? Explore the top 10 sunny destinations, for a perfect escape this holiday season.
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3 Dead, 32 Hospitalised After Eating Endangered Sea Turtle In Philippines
Although hunting or consuming sea turtles is prohibited under the Philippines' environmental protection laws, these marine creatures continue to be consumed in some communities where they are considered a traditional delicacy.
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Sea Turtles Can Aid Scientists Map Under-Ocean Seagrass in an Attempt to Conserve Marine Ecology
A study in the Red Sea has shown that satellite-tagged green turtles can map seagrass meadows more accurately than conventional satellite imagery. By tracking 53 turtles, the researchers uncovered 34 new seagrass patches. This method not only overcomes the challenges of existing mapping technologies but also aids in conserving these vital ecosystem...
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Amyra Dastur's "Aquatic Adventure" In Maldives At This UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Featured Sea Turtles And Coral Reefs
Amyra Dastur shared her "once-in-a-lifetime" experience when she went scuba diving in Maldives
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IIT Mandi Study Deploys Robots To Unravel Homing Behaviour In Animals
IIT Mandi Study: The team explored animals' ability to return home, significantly seen among pigeons, sea turtles, salmon, monarch butterflies, and more after activities like migration or foraging.
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Delhi Police Arrests Man, Recovers 100 Turtles, Half Of Them Endangered
Police said they recovered 50 Indian Roofed turtles, 45 Black Spotted Pond turtles, three Indian Eye turtles, and two Indian Softshell turtles from the possession of Ghaziabad resident Bheem.
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UP Police Arrests Smuggler With 100 Turtles
100 live turtles were confiscated by the Uttar Pradesh Police after they nabbed a smuggler who deals in the smuggling of turtles and other extinct species on Tuesday.
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6 "Ninja Turtle Gang" Members Arrested In Malaysia, Tortoises Seized
Malaysian authorities have arrested six members of an international crime ring known as the "Ninja Turtle Gang" and seized about 200 smuggled tortoises and turtles, a wildlife official said Tuesday.
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Over 5.5 Lakh Eggs Laid By Olive Ridley Turtles On Odisha's Beaches
A female Olive Ridley usually lays about 120 to 150 eggs from which hatchlings emerge after about 45 to 50 days.
-
Turtle Wonderland: 3 Lakh Olive Ridley Turtles Arrive For Mass Nesting In Odisha
If you are fascinated by marine creatures, it is time to pack your bags and head straight to Odisha!
-
Alligators In US City's Sewer System Moving Like 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles': Study
Apart from alligators, nearly three dozen other species were also spotted using the stormwater drains as well.
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Dancing Turtles Show How Animals Use Magnetic Field As A Map
Dancing turtles have proved for the first time that some animals use Earth's magnetic field to create a personal map of their favourite spots, scientists said Wednesday.
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8 Offbeat Weekend Getaways From Mumbai For A Peaceful Trip
Whether you're in the mood for misty mountains, sandy shores, or a flower-filled plateau, these offbeat weekend getaways from Mumbai have you covered.
-
Secret Shores: 7 Offbeat Beaches In Goa For Tranquil Escapes
Whether you're watching turtles at Galgibag, or soaking up the sun at Querim, these hidden gems in Goa promise an unforgettable escape.
-
PFAS Chemicals Harm Freshwater Turtles in Australia, New Research Finds
Recent studies have highlighted the alarming effects of PFAS (forever chemicals) on freshwater turtles in Australia. The research, led by environmental biochemist David Beale and his team, discovered that PFAS exposure is causing serious health issues in both adult turtles and their hatchlings. The chemicals accumulate in key organs like the liver,...
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Celebrate Christmas In The Sun: 10 Dreamy Indian Spots For A Warm Holiday
Are you looking for a warm Christmas getaway in India? Explore the top 10 sunny destinations, for a perfect escape this holiday season.
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3 Dead, 32 Hospitalised After Eating Endangered Sea Turtle In Philippines
Although hunting or consuming sea turtles is prohibited under the Philippines' environmental protection laws, these marine creatures continue to be consumed in some communities where they are considered a traditional delicacy.
-
Sea Turtles Can Aid Scientists Map Under-Ocean Seagrass in an Attempt to Conserve Marine Ecology
A study in the Red Sea has shown that satellite-tagged green turtles can map seagrass meadows more accurately than conventional satellite imagery. By tracking 53 turtles, the researchers uncovered 34 new seagrass patches. This method not only overcomes the challenges of existing mapping technologies but also aids in conserving these vital ecosystem...
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Amyra Dastur's "Aquatic Adventure" In Maldives At This UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Featured Sea Turtles And Coral Reefs
Amyra Dastur shared her "once-in-a-lifetime" experience when she went scuba diving in Maldives
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IIT Mandi Study Deploys Robots To Unravel Homing Behaviour In Animals
IIT Mandi Study: The team explored animals' ability to return home, significantly seen among pigeons, sea turtles, salmon, monarch butterflies, and more after activities like migration or foraging.
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Delhi Police Arrests Man, Recovers 100 Turtles, Half Of Them Endangered
Police said they recovered 50 Indian Roofed turtles, 45 Black Spotted Pond turtles, three Indian Eye turtles, and two Indian Softshell turtles from the possession of Ghaziabad resident Bheem.
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UP Police Arrests Smuggler With 100 Turtles
100 live turtles were confiscated by the Uttar Pradesh Police after they nabbed a smuggler who deals in the smuggling of turtles and other extinct species on Tuesday.
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6 "Ninja Turtle Gang" Members Arrested In Malaysia, Tortoises Seized
Malaysian authorities have arrested six members of an international crime ring known as the "Ninja Turtle Gang" and seized about 200 smuggled tortoises and turtles, a wildlife official said Tuesday.
