Too many turtles? Scientists may have solved the mystery of Raine Island
Wednesday, July 6, 2016 - 18:01
in Biology & Nature
Why do so few turtle eggs hatch on Raine Island, the largest and most important nesting site for green turtles in the world? It may be that 'safety-in numbers' is just the opposite to the truth for turtles, according to researchers from the Queensland Government Parks and Wildlife Service and the University of Queensland, Australia.