Loggerhead sea turtles ( Caretta caretta) are pretty loyal marine reptiles. Even with their roughly 8,000-mile-long ...

Loggerhead turtles can recognize the magnetic signatures that they associate with getting a nice meal – and do an adorable ...

Feeding a pet turtle or tortoise may seem simple – just offer a mix of vegetables, the odd fruity treat, a bit of meat here and there or scraps from the table. But there’s more to it than ...

Scientists have discovered that loggerhead sea turtles can learn and remember the unique magnetic signatures of different ...

Loggerhead turtles “dance” when exposed to food-associated magnetic fields, and their magnetic map may help them return to specific areas after long migrations.

Barron said the turtles suffered from several illnesses including pneumonia, viral diseases, skin infections, parasites, dehydration and weight loss after being unable to feed themselves or swim.

In a nutshell Scientists discovered sea turtles can learn and remember specific magnetic field signatures of geographic ...

From CoastalReview.org You have probably seen someone do a little happy dance when they spot their waiter heading to the ...

Sea turtles navigate using Earth's magnetic field like a GPS. Scientists found they learn and remember magnetic locations.

Scientists have discovered a new reason for turtles to dance for joy: Loggerhead sea turtles seem able to discern and remember magnetic field signatures, which could help them find food.

This superpower likely helps them get back to ecologically important areas for nesting and feeding. While earlier research has unveiled turtles consistently revisit specific sites and also use ...