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What eggs would wash up on the beaches of the Dominican Republic?
Hawksbill Turtle or Loggerhead Turtle eggs.
Do a turtle give birth?
Yes. Yes they do, they lay eggs in the sands of beaches
How does the female turtle protect her eggs?
she buries them in the sand
What is the setting of the story of turtle season?
The setting of the story "Turtle Season" is typically in a coastal area where sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. This setting often includes sandy beaches, moonlit nights, and the presence of conservation efforts to protect the turtles and their nests.
How do you tell turtle eggs from snake eggs?
There's no need to 'protect' them. Snakes wouldn't eat the turtle eggs anyway. The only species of egg-eating snake - eats small bird eggs - not reptile eggs.
What is a clutch with loggerhead turtle eggs?
A clutch of loggerhead turtle eggs refers to a group of eggs laid by a female loggerhead turtle during a single nesting event. Typically, a clutch can contain 100 to 150 eggs, which are buried in a nest on sandy beaches. After about 60 days of incubation, the eggs hatch, and the baby turtles make their way to the ocean. This reproductive strategy is crucial for the survival of the species, which faces threats from habitat loss and predation.
Are turtle egg hard or soft?
Turtle eggs (and tortoise eggs) can be either hard or soft-shelled, depending on the species.
How far does a loggerhead sea turtle travel?
Sea turles can travel thousands of miles in their lifetime, but always return to the same beaches to lay their eggs, year after year.
Are turtle eggs the size of golf balls?
That would depend on the species of turtle. Sea turtle eggs are approximately that size.
Are turtle eggs bigger than bird eggs?
It depends on the size of the bird and turtle.
Why does a female turtle lay her egg above the high tide mark?
Sea turtles lay their eggs on beaches so they can keep their eggs away from predators.So that fish do not eat themthis is to ensure that none of the predators in the sea eat the eggs.
How do turtles make eggs?
The female turtle will lay the eggs and the male comes along and fertilizes them. The female turtle will lay eggs even if there is no male turtle around.
