Recent studies have shown that acoustic signals play an important role in turtle social
behavior and reproduction. We recorded embryos and hatchlings of Lepidochelys kempii …

Synchronous hatching is widespread among oviparous taxa. However, the adaptive
significance of this phenomenon is unclear, as are the cues mediating hatching synchrony …

Nesting is a costly time for female turtles, both energetically and from threat of predation.
Females must ensure maximum survival of offspring for population stability and individual …