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Florida's sea turtles are grappling with a unique problem made worse by climate change: recent heat waves have caused the sand on some beaches to get so hot that nearly every turtle born was female. The trend is just one of many signs that the climate crisis is interfering with the Earth's natural ecosystems, advancing too rapidly for many species to adapt.⁠ ⁠ When a female turtle digs a nest on a beach, the temperature of the sand determines the gender of the hatchlings.⁠ ⁠ Read more at the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ 📷️: Maria Alejandra Cardona/Reuters
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