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In a matter of decades, they may disappear and take their secrets with them.
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In decades tortoises may disappear taking secrets with them
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- February 20, 2026 at 2:50 AM (1 month ago)
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- February 20, 2026 at 2:50 AM (1 month ago)
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/14/science/tortoises-island-sex-cliff.html
On a North Macedonian island, male Hermann's tortoises aggressively pursue females, leading to injuries and even death by falling off cliffs. Researchers found that the imbalance of males to females is driving the population towards extinction. Experiments show females are driven to the edge by relentless male attention.
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