It isn't a "simple coral reef crevice" - it is a cave system with multiple tunnels and chambers.
Animals that you are genuinely interested in.
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Luke da Zoo nerd
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Does the cave have a name?
It is generally just called Turtle Cave or Turtle Cavern.
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Just saying, their is no confirmation that the mystery is solved, unless you can prove some other information from reliable websites or books.
Okay, it is still a big mystery.
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No worries, that is just my opinion. This chat is the purpose of this thread.
For locals, divers, and scientists, there is no mystery; even ordinarily sensationalist websites/newspapers don't consider it one.
The Right Blue: The Cave Where Turtles Die
Turtle Cavern - Sipadan
Do you have any? Can't really tell someone to give sources when you haven't any for your own claims...
Birds of prey in general fascinate me, as do other large carnivorous birds. I’d have to say fish/sea eagles, falcons, caracaras, and ospreys are my favorites. They are such powerful birds, with ospreys and eagles just having that raw strength while falcons having amazing acrobatic skills in flight. They also often have simple but striking color patterns of black and white. Finally most have very unique and identifiable postures when perched, making them generally easy to spot in the open.
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I have a number of sources, I can list some if you insist. I just got inspire to write that into this thread after watching the documentary, big pacific. (Included with Amazon prime, if your wondering). I am clearly stating My own opinion in this thread. I appreciate all your objections to my claims. I just made that post out of interest. Since that is what the purpose of this thread is. Read my introductory statement at the beginning of this thread, or just read the title.
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Documentaries often add in half-truths to bring in viewers.
Go ahead, I'd like to know
.Though @TinoPup has also provided sources that are contradictory to your claim.
Can't be particularly good sources if they have left you with the impression the areas concerned were merely crevices in a coral reef rather than a limestone cave system - and saying you have "a number of sources" for insisting it is still a complete mystery is roughly worth nothing if you don't actually provide them.
Incidentally, I rooted out the relevant clip from the documentary you mention..... it actually says explicitly that the turtles died in a complex system of caves, so you really didn't pay that much attention
as for the eggs, the clip shows that they are within the body cavities of the turtle skeletons.... so they are pretty clearly the remnants of eggs which were held within the turtles when they died.And there I was thinking your introductory statement said this was a thread for "substantially informational" content
Luke da Zoo nerd
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Can't be particularly good sources if they have left you with the impression the areas concerned were merely crevices in a coral reef rather than a limestone cave system - and saying you have "a number of sources" for insisting it is still a complete mystery is roughly worth nothing if you don't actually provide them.
Incidentally, I rooted out the relevant clip from the documentary you mention..... it actually says explicitly that the turtles died in a complex system of caves, so you really didn't pay that much attention
And there I was thinking your introductory statement said this was a thread for "substantially informational" content
Go ahead, I'd like to know
Though @TinoPup has also provided sources that are contradictory to your claim.
Ok. Bye
Ah you've just edited this in, sneaky
...I'm just saying what you said contradict's what you said earlier.
You're welcome here, and always will be. But you need to know that its not the best idea to always contradict what you say, or find sources to back yourself up and have a consistent argument instead of potentially making things up....for example...
Luke da Zoo nerd
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Funny, I do not feel welcomeAh you've just edited this in, sneaky
I'm just saying what you said contradict's what you said earlier.
You're welcome here, and always will be. But you need to know that its not the best idea to always contradict what you say, or find sources to back yourself up and have a consistent argument instead of potentially making things up....for example...
That's entirely on you then. You really can't get mad at someone for pointing out where you're wrong, because use you can use your past mistakes to grow and educate yourself as a person. I know I've messed up plenty and gotten a LOT of criticism on this forum, but instead of being bitter when I've been called out when I exaggerated, I've used it to realize where I went wrong and grow to contribute more to this forum. I've had times where I've had to take breaks off the forum because I didnt feel welcome, but realized to myself that instead of being bitter because someone corrected me, I could use that to grow as a forum member, because I just had to admit to myself and others that I was in the wrong, and educate myself.
Hope you take what I've said into consideration.
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Pretty much any Australian animal. Not too much with wallabies and kangaroos though. The wildlife on that continent is really bizarre compared to the wildlife elsewhere. Cassowary really look like a dinosaur with that weird crest on their head.
I also really like any bears. I think it’s because they seem to be pretty active at any zoo I go to, or I just think they’re cute.
Anteaters are also really cool. I learned so much about them when I had summer camp at the Detroit Zoo a few years ago. It was also one of the only exhibits we were allowed to actually go inside of (of course no anteaters in there with us).
I also really like any bears. I think it’s because they seem to be pretty active at any zoo I go to, or I just think they’re cute.
Anteaters are also really cool. I learned so much about them when I had summer camp at the Detroit Zoo a few years ago. It was also one of the only exhibits we were allowed to actually go inside of (of course no anteaters in there with us).
Mainly The Octopus, and Cuttlefish with their amazing camoflage and ability to change the texture of their skin. The Mimic Octopus, is my personal favourite as it can also impersonate other sea creatures.
In short, Crocodilians are just perfect stealth predators, and have the ability to survive in the most bacteria ridden waters on the planet. All Crocs/Alis/Caimans have incredible ISO dermal receptors, which can sense the slightest pressure change. The annual congregation of the Salties to Crab Island to plunder the turtles as they reach their laying beach is amazing, as they seem to know exactly when this happens within the season. The colaboration of the Nile Crocs when the wildebeast migrate is another wonder. I don't have a favourite species as such, but the Black Caiman, Gharial, Mugger, and Chinese Alligators come top of the list.
