Baby turtles on treadmills

Thousands of sea turtles die on their first trip from the beach to their families in the ocean. Researchers put turtles on treadmills, and now they have a better idea about why.

Scientists put baby sea turtles through a treadmill endurance course to test how long they can walk without getting tired. The results point the way to how we can help these little animals survive.

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