Cassandra Snyder+FollowAncient Sea Turtle Stampede Uncovered!Imagine climbing a mountain in Italy and stumbling on the tracks of a sea turtle stampede from 80 million years ago! That’s what happened to a group of rock climbers, who found grooves in the rocks that turned out to be evidence of ancient turtles fleeing an earthquake-triggered underwater avalanche. The tracks were preserved in limestone, and scientists think this was a rare moment when a whole crew of turtles panicked and made a break for it. Nature’s drama, frozen in time! #Pets #FossilFind #SeaTurtles40Share
Jacob Morgan+FollowCape Cod rallies for sea turtles in crisisOver 450 cold-stunned sea turtles have flooded the New England Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital this season, making it one of the busiest years on record. These turtles, mostly Kemp’s ridleys, are battling hypothermia after being stranded on Cape Cod beaches. Staff and volunteers are working around the clock to give each turtle a fighting chance, but space and resources are stretched thin. Many turtles will need to be transferred to partner organizations for ongoing care. It’s a huge community effort—everyone’s rooting for these survivors. What do you think: Should more resources go toward wildlife rescue like this? #Pets #CapeCod #SeaTurtles20Share
