Baby turtles on treadmills

4,072 views · Published 17 January 2018 · 1:43 · Indexed 7 October 2026

Channel: Quartz · 2018 · Pets & Animals

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Thousands of sea turtles die on their first trip from the beach to their families in the ocean. Researchers put turtles on treadmills, and now they have a better idea about why.

Scientists put baby sea turtles through a treadmill endurance course to test how long they can walk without getting tired. The results point the way to how we can help these little animals survive.

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