turtle population

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turtle
noun[C]
uk
/ˈtɜː.təl/us
/ˈtɝː.t̬əl/
a reptile that lives in the sea and has a thick shell covering its body into which it can move its head and legs for protection. Turtles come onto land in order to lay ...
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population
noun[C, + sing/pl verb]
uk
/ˌpɒp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌpɑː.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
all the people living in a particular country, area, ...
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(Definition ofturtleandpopulationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Understanding sea turtle migration patterns would allow for sea turtle conservation groups to lobby for more sea turtle protection in proven areas with higher sea turtle populations.
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Scientists found that harvested lakes averaged half the painted turtle density of off-limit lakes, and population modeling suggested that unrestricted harvests could produce a large decline in turtle populations.
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Additionally, theturtlepopulationcould decline due to the consumption of their eggs by humans or other predators.
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Scientific study of the shrine'sturtlepopulationcan be arranged for, however, providing the animals are not harmed.
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I don't see that it's hurting theturtlepopulation.
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Most information on sea turtle populations comes from counting nests on beaches, but this does nt provide an accurate picture of the whole seaturtlepopulation.
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The potential threats to red-bellied turtle populations are numerous.
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The removal, one by one, of green turtle nesting beaches for other uses parallels the decline in green turtle populations.
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The spill caused 3,211 known duck deaths and damaged other bird, mammal, fish, and turtle populations.
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Evaluating the progress of conservation programs is difficult, because many sea turtle populations have not been assessed adequately.
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The runs a turtle hatchery on the islands to help address the declining turtle populations.
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The densities of wood turtle populations have also been studied.
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Sea food was inexhaustible, so reefs then were not much different from reefs today, except for the marked decline in sea turtle populations.
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This level of community involvement and public support has a significantly positive impact on sea turtle populations around the world.
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The ocean waters in the area are known for their dolphin and turtle populations.
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This, in turn, has increased mortality in sea turtle populations.
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Permanent waterholes are dominated by adult turtles in high densities; semi-permanent waterholes are dominated by juveniles and ephemeral waterholes contain no turtle populations.
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