Leatherback Turtle Nesting Habits and Habitats (IMAGE)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau

Leatherback Turtle Nesting Habits and Habitats

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Female leatherback sea turtles travel great distances to return to their natal beaches to lay eggs. A new study examines how they choose their nesting sites.

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Photo by Megan Watson

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