Smithsonian uses X-rays, cups and 216-yard threads to find turtle nests; 13 of 16 were raided

Smithsonian scientists are utilising cutting-edge methods to identify turtle nesting sites, revealing that numerous nests fall prey to predators shortly after egg deposition. This alarming finding signals a crucial risk to the Eastern box turtle population. By monitoring turtle movements and nesting patterns, the research seeks to illuminate survival rates, which is vital for effective conservation initiatives.

By TOI Science Desk