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Researchers from the University of Waterloo are hoping to help endangered turtles suffering from habitat loss by building them nests. The new nests will help keep eggs at the right temperature and ensure more of them hatch safely.

With Ontarios eight species of turtles considered at risk, a new nest designed by researchers has the potential to significantly bolster their struggling populations. The habitat is the first designed for turtles in rock barren landscapes, such as the research site around Georgian Bay. It uses moss and lichen. The researchers found that the design provided a more stable environment for incubating eggs compared to natural sites, where the probability of an egg hatching was only 10 per cent compar...

With Ontarios eight species of turtles considered at risk, a new nest designed by researchers has the potential to significantly bolster their struggling populations.