Have you seen a box turtle digging lately? It’s that time of year! Box turtles dig holes and deposit eggs. They dig with their hind feet, as you can see here. Once they have laid their eggs, they leave them on their own to hatch. These turtles typically lay eggs once a year, and lay only 2 to 8 eggs per clutch. Video Credit: Deb Davis | Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

Sea turtles do not need a shovel! 💪🎉 Sea turtle mamas lay their eggs in an egg chamber on the beach, which is approx 50-80cm deep depending on the species. They do so, only using their hind flippers! 😮 The female bends one flipper to grab some sand followed by the other flipper making a flicking motion to remove excess sand. She then repeats the process the other way around until she has formed a nice egg chamber for her eggs. Often they struggle to dig an egg chamber because of dense vegetat

Dive into the incredible world of sea turtles! This video uncovers ten surprising facts about their diverse species, fascinating behaviors, and unique survival skills. Prepare to be amazed by these ancient mariners! #SeaTurtles #MarineLife #OceanFacts #TurtleConservation #Wildlife | Mind Orbit Facts