Giant tortoises migrate unpredictably in the face of climate change
Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 13:30
in Biology & Nature
Researchers use GPS to track the timing and patterns of giant tortoise migration over multiple years. The tortoises often take the same migration routes over many years in order to find optimal food quality and temperatures. The timing of this migration is essential for keeping their energy levels high, and climate change could disrupt a tortoise's ability to migrate at the right time.