Sea Turtle Vocalizations and Hatching

Lindsay, a scientist, discovers that developing sea turtles make sounds within their eggs. She records these vocalizations, which are unique to the eggs and not heard during or after hatching. Lindsay shares her findings with Hugo, revealing that the sounds might serve as a signal for synchronized hatching, helping the hatchlings conserve energy and work together to emerge from the sand. This research is in its early stages, but it offers insights into the mysterious vocalizations of sea turtles.

What is Lindsay's primary goal in studying sea turtle vocalizations?

• To stop turtles from making noise

• To understand why they vocalize

• To teach turtles new sounds

• To record the loudest turtle sound

What is unique about the sound Lindsay discovered in olive Ridley eggs?

• It is a high-pitched sound

• It is only heard before hatching

• It is a sound made by adult turtles

• It is a sound made by hatchlings

What did Lindsay and Hugo confirm about the sounds recorded in the nest?

• They were made by hatchlings

• They were made by adult turtles

• They were made by eggs

• They were made by other animals

What is Lindsay's theory about the purpose of the sounds made by turtle eggs?

• To signal synchronized hatching

• To scare away predators

• To attract adult turtles

• To communicate with humans

Why might synchronized hatching be beneficial for turtle hatchlings?

• It helps them swim better

• It makes them grow faster

• It reduces energy needed to emerge

• It helps them find food