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    4. Is it true that mother turtles eat their young under certain circumstanses?
    Is it true that mother turtles eat their young under certain circumstanses?

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    +1  Views: 3625 Answers: 7 Posted: 14 years ago
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      Not true. Turtles lay their eggs and bury them. They then leave. The mother is not usually around when the eggs hatch. Some turtles like the snapper will eat dead baby turtles but they do this to help keep the lake or river clean.  

      14 years ago. Rating: 4
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        I know they breath through their butts..

        14 years ago. Rating: 3
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          Dardaigh

          You learn something new, everyday. lol
          commented 14 years ago

           


          >>>>>Backwards facing spines in the turtle's mouth keeps the ethereal jellies from escaping.""


          Thank heavens they only eat jellyfish and NOT their babies!!!

          14 years ago. Rating: 2
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            lindilou

            commented 14 years ago

            Maybe not turtles, but Rabbits will eat their young if stressed shortly after delivery.  Some in fact, are habitual at this and will be "retired" from breeding for this reason. 

            13 years ago. Rating: 2
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              no way

              14 years ago. Rating: 2
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                YES

                14 years ago. Rating: 2
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                  ROMOS

                  Do you have information on this?
                  If so, please share!
                  commented 14 years ago
                  Colleen

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                  Wrong.
                  commented 14 years ago

                  No!! there long gone by the time their babies hatch!!


                   

                  13 years ago. Rating: 1
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