The turtle that has NO gender at birth: How nest temperature decides male or female
Ancient snapping turtles, vital to North American wetlands, face a unique threat from rising global temperatures. Their gender is determined by nest temperature, with warmer conditions producing predominantly females. This imbalance risks population stability and survival, highlighting how climate change impacts even long-established species. Conservation efforts like protecting nesting sites are crucial.
Ancient snapping turtles, vital to North American wetlands, face a unique threat from rising global temperatures. Their gender is determined by nest temperature, with warmer conditions producing predominantly females. This imbalance risks population stability and survival, highlighting how climate change impacts even long-established species. Conservation efforts like protecting nesting sites are crucial.
