The Costa Rican biodiversity identification project "BioAlfa" received a $1 million grant from the Walder Foundation in Chicago, the Center for Biodiversity Genomics (CBG)...
The specimen is currently living at a UCR terrarium under permanent monitoring and aseptic conditions that are controlled for temperature and humidity. Researchers are preparing her for an amphibian conservation program.
Scientists have identified a gene that seems to be responsible for turning hot and cold temperatures into girl and boy baby turtles. The finding could help keep turtles safe in an ever-warming world.
