Heat and Leatherback Hatchlings (VIDEO)

Florida Atlantic University

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Upon emergence, hatchlings were tested for righting ability (flipping over when placed on their back) and crawling speeds. Hatchlings that were smaller and/or had a larger body depth struggled to right themselves.

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Sarah Milton, Florida Atlantic University

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