Follow a turtle race on the Web

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http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2007-04-16-turtle-race_N.htm?csp=34

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Biologists will switch on satellite trackers strapped to the backs of 11 female leatherback turtles on Monday, starting what conservationists have dubbed the "Great Turtle Race" to raise awareness of a species threatened with extinction.

Sponsored by U.S. and Costa Rican environmental groups and businesses, the race will track the turtles on their annual 1,200 mile journey from Costa Rica's Pacific coast to the Galapagos Islands.


*Watch the race here (http://www.greatturtlerace.com/).

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what's the betting like? 3-2 on? :p

I wonder if they use this model for other animals... Great White Sharks racing to eat surfers in San Diego :p

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or maybe Sea Lions attacking in Aussie Land? :rolleyes:



:D

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LOL Rik.. maybe texans trying to raid the JimBeam distilleries :p

On topic, it is amazing how many miles the turtles can swim per day.. .i think they would win the Turtle/Hare race (if it were swimming races!)