Turtle, Turtle, Watch Out!

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What happens after turtle hatchlings hatch?

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They take about three days to get to the surface of the sand.

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Why does a turtle crawl toward the street?

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Because the brightest light is coming from that direction.

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How long does it take for a turtle to hatch from its egg?

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It takes about 2 months for a turtle to hatch from its egg.

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How can a child help protect turtle eggs?

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The child can place a wire mesh around the nest.

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What is a turtle hatchling?

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A baby turtle that has just hatched from its egg.

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What do turtles do when they hatch?

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They crawl towards the surface of the sand.

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What is the main reason turtles are attracted to light?

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They are instinctively drawn to the brightest light, which usually indicates the ocean.

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What is the average time it takes for turtle eggs to hatch?

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About 2 months.

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What is the purpose of placing a wire mesh around turtle eggs?

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To protect the eggs from predators.

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What do hatchlings need to do after they emerge from their eggs?

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They need to find their way to the ocean.