Turtle Hotspots Identified Around the World Contain Diverse Species and Richness
Chelonian Conservation and Biology – Global biodiversity is becoming more threatened as the human population continues to grow and use the world’s resources. Turtles have the misfortune of being on the leading edge of biodiversity decline and serve as an indicator of ecosystem degradation. Researchers have identified 16 turtle “hotspots” around the world. These regions … Les mer