10K views · 160 reactions | Sea turtles from two distinct species have been interbreeding. Scientists are investigating what this means for the turtles’ future. | HORIZON: the EU Research & Innovation magazine | Facebook

It's lunchtime! 🥬 🐢 Have you ever watched a baby tortoise eat before? On May 5, 2020 we had three yellow-footed tortoises hatch! The yellow-footed tortoise hails from the tropical rainforests and lowlands of South America where they are known to be the largest tortoises native to the mainland of the continent. Yellow-footed tortoises are a favorite of reptile enthusiasts and make popular pets, but in the wild humans are the primary threat to their survival. Overhunting and habitat loss has led

22 reactions | This #EarthDay  you can help protect critical habitat in the vast Loreto region in northeastern Peru. Safeguarding this landscape will protect habitat for threatened wildlife species including the Jaguar, Yellow-footed Tortoise and White-bellied Spider Monkey. In honor of Earth Day, your gift will be tripled, up to $200,000. Donate now to help secure the future of the Peruvian Amazon: https://buff.ly/41PNqqe | Rainforest Trust | Facebook