Sea turtle gender imbalance alarms biologists
The future of Florida sea turtles may be in jeopardy. Scientists have observed a trend in recent years demonstrating a gender imbalance. Nearly every turtle born has been female and that's causing alarm.
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- Florida Today
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1st sea turtle nest found on Mississippi beach since 2018
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Massive flying carp frenzy triggered by researchers
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Multiple cars disabled on I-70 in Denver
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- San Luis Obispo Tribune
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- Reuters
Chile sinkhole grows large enough to swallow France's Arc de Triomphe
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- The Oklahoman
Air powered arrow rifles legalized for hunting in Oklahoma
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- The Guardian
Yet more human remains found as drought shrinks Lake Mead reservoir
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