As for feeding on the hatchlings, ghost crabs use their large claw to restrain the small turtles, while the small claw cuts through the soft skin around the neck. This partially or fully severs the ...

There are seven species of sea turtle alive today, and they are found in oceans all over the world except the Arctic. Many of ...

Despite their similar appearance to nautilus shells, the egg cases of these pelagic octopuses are made with different genes. 💰Our editors’ picks for the best Prime Day deals.💰 Search for: ...

Sea turtles are most at risk of being eaten by predators when they’re young. The chances of a sea turtle surviving to adulthood are quite low – out of a nest of 100 eggs, it’s estimated that only one ...

Anna Maria Island beaches contain more than 400 sea turtle nests while two early nests hatched out on July 3. Yes, it’s hatch ...

Sea Turtle nesting season in South Carolina typically runs from May through October. Turtles hit our beaches to lay their eggs from May until late August, and hatchlings make their way to the ...

A version of this article appears in print on , Section D, Page 2 of the New York edition with the headline: Eight Isn’t Enough: Looks Like a Shell, but an Octopus And 40,000 Eggs Live Inside ...

The toughness comes from the egg shell's structure; it is made up mostly of calcium carbonate (calcite) crystals, similar to tooth enamel or sea shells, embedded within a protein matrix.