The Slow-Motion Destruction of Tortoises’ Slow-Motion Migration
On the Galapagos’ most developed island, researchers are tracking a growing threat to the millennia-old migration routes of giant tortoises.
Oct 22, 2024 | 1,900 words, about 9 minutes
Species: Reptiles
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Weather Forecasting Is Deadly for Marine Wildlife
Latex balloons designed to collect high-altitude data become a threat to marine animals after they burst—though the scale of their impact remains unknown.
Oct 11, 2024 | 950 words, about 4 minutes
One Great Shot: A Tiny Turtle Takes to the Sea
Planning and preparation helped this photographer document a baby turtle’s first swim.
Jul 5, 2024 | 200 words, 1 photo
The Secrets of the Sea Hidden High in the Andes
The rich fossil deposits in Colombia’s mountains could unlock a deeper understanding of ancient oceans—and the country’s paleontologists are struggling to do them justice.
Jan 23, 2024 | 2,100 words, about 10 minutes
In Graphic Detail: Sea Turtle Feminization
Although conservation efforts seem to be working, sea turtles are increasingly born female.
Jan 10, 2024 | 350 words, a quick read
One Great Shot: Herculean Hurdles for Tiny Turtles
One person’s footprint is a sea turtle hatchling’s obstacle course.
Nov 30, 2023 | 200 words, 1 photo
Trinidad and Tobago’s Sea Turtle Protectors Drop Off as Funding Withers
Beach communities in Trinidad and Tobago devote months of the year to protecting leatherback sea turtles. But with government money drying up, they’re not sure how much longer they can do it.
Oct 13, 2023 | 1,100 words, about 5 minutes
Galapagos Giant Tortoises Prove Their Worth as Ecosystem Engineers
A decades-long project to restore Galapagos giant tortoises is changing the face of the island of Española.
Oct 12, 2023 | 900 words, about 4 minutes