Larry
07-03-2011, 02:20 PM
***Posted by the BLBC automatic Reptile News Feed***
Climate change threatens endangered freshwater turtle
Restricted to only one river system in Australia, the Mary River turtle could suffer multiple problems under climate change. Researchers have shown that higher nest temperatures can cause reduced swimming abilities and a preference for dangerous shallow waters in young turtles.
Read full article here... (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110703132534.htm)
Climate change threatens endangered freshwater turtle
Restricted to only one river system in Australia, the Mary River turtle could suffer multiple problems under climate change. Researchers have shown that higher nest temperatures can cause reduced swimming abilities and a preference for dangerous shallow waters in young turtles.
Read full article here... (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110703132534.htm)