‘I don’t recommend going out and licking the footpath,’ says expert
The sex of the turtle is determined by the temperatures at which they are incubated. Warm temperatures favour females. But by wiggling around the egg, embryos can find the “Goldilocks Zone” which means they are able to shield themselves against extreme thermal conditions and produce a balanced sex ratio, according to the new study published in Current Biology journalAfrican elephant poaching rates have dropped by 60 per cent in six years, an international study has found.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
UK men arrested in huge Australia-NZ drug bustThe four men and two Australians are linked to a UK-based organised crime syndicate, police say.
Read more »
BBC’s John Humphrys sparks outrage as he claims 'women are better than men at childcare'BBC Today programme host John Humphrys caused uproar among listeners after claiming 'women are better' at taking care of children during a discussion on TV ads being banned for promoting gender stereotypes.
Read more »
Revealed: Republican lawmaker aided group training young men for 'biblical warfare'The group ‘Team Rugged’ offers ‘patriotic and biblical training’ that includes instruction on how to use knives and guns
Read more »
Pregnant 19-year-old is gang-raped by five menThe woman, 19, from India's lowest caste, was eight-weeks pregnant when five men attacked her and her boyfriend with swords and iron rods in Banswara, western India (pictured).
Read more »
BBC in sexism ROW as John Humphrys claims 'women are better looking after babies than men'BBC Today programme host John Humphrys caused uproar among listeners after claiming 'women are better' at taking care of children during a discussion on TV ads being banned for promoting gender stereotypes.
Read more »
Can't cook, too lazy: Why young men are not eating enough fruit and vegMost are struggling to eat even three of their recommended five portions, despite concerns over future heart disease.
Read more »