Why Did Turtle Neck Evolved That Way ? The Mistery Could Be Solved
After examining a turtle fossil thought to have lived around 150 million years ago, researchers think that the ability of turtles to withdraw their neck into the shell has evolved for hunting purposes: it would allow them to snap up prey much faster. Although it was previously believed that turtle’s neck evolved this way for protection only, it is now believed that this is likely just a subsequent benefit.
Turtle News From Around the World
Conservation
4,000 read eared sliders seized in Istanbul’s airport
Ecology
USA: VTrans projects could be held up due to rare species of turtled
USA: BCC tweeks beach ordinance regulations
Australia: Beach clean-up delivers big benefit for turtle hatchlings
Health & Medical
Australia: Troubled turtle flown to safety after near-death experience
Caretta caretta named Holiday had a fish hook removed from its throat
USA: Caretta caretta rescued from lobster trap lines
Obituaries
Cambodia: Critically endangered turtle found dead
Miscellany
USA: Today’s hero is this Veteran who got beaten up for trying to stop three young men from torturing a turtle[Video]
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