top of page

Hot or Cold?

Temperature Determines Turtle Genders

When it comes to turtles, gender reveal parties are a natural affair, and it's all thanks to the temperature of their nest. Here’s how it works: if the nest is warm, more females are likely to hatch, but if it’s cooler, more males emerge. In other words, the temperature literally decides if the turtle eggs will be "guys or gals." 


Think of it as nature’s thermostat playing a game of gender roulette. A few degrees up or down can tip the scales, which means climate change could make a big difference in turtle populations. It’s an fascinating temperature trick that makes you appreciate how nature loves to keep things interesting.

ADVERTISEMENTS

facts.png
FACTS YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN
The MGM Lion's Mighty Roar..
CURIOUS FACTS

The MGM Lion's Mighty Roar..

The Ten Gallon Hat
CURIOUS FACTS

The Ten Gallon Hat

Cats were Involved in Espionage
CURIOUS FACTS

Cats were Involved in Espionage

Secret Sips
GEOGRAPHY

Secret Sips

Trees Talk
SCIENCE & NATURE

Trees Talk

The Sticky Mess
HISTORY & INNOVATIONS

The Sticky Mess

ADVERTISEMENT

popular.png
POPULAR NOW
CURIOUS FACTS

10 Unusual World Championships

Aerial photo of a winding river flowing through lush green terrain, used to illustrate facts about river directions
GEOGRAPHY

Most Rivers Do Not Flow South

PEOPLE

Stiches and Scandals

SCIENCE & NATURE

Dolphins May Like to Get High

SCIENCE & NATURE

The Strangest Mating Rituals

SCIENCE & NATURE

A New Dance in the Skies

ADVERTISEMENT

bottom of page