Hatchling sea turtles take enlightened path to survive As I See
It Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Media contact: Rodney Barreto Some of
the most routine habits we engage in on a daily basis can
occasionally have some serious, unintended consequences for
wildlife, and that is especially so for imperiled species.
Beachcombers out for a relaxing walk with the family dog may not
recognize the signs that their presence has become a threat to
nesting shorebirds and that they should detour around the area.
Homeowners who leave a dirty barbecue grill in the backyard
overnight, or unsecured trash or foodstuffs where wildlife can
access it, can inadvertently create the catalyst for nuisance
wildlife behaviors - with solutions that are palatable to Young
sea turtle hatchlings, trying to make their escape from the
dangers of their sandy birthplace to the relative safety of the
water's edge, may be the poster children for wildlife that
suffer from the unintended side-effects of human habitation and
habit. Under the best conditions