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May 15, 1851
Gallipolis Journal
Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Turtles migrate 450 miles from the Bay of Honduras to the Cayman Isles near Jamaica with exceptional navigational instinct, surpassing human charts and compasses; lost vessels have followed them, and the journey is for egg-laying on favorable spots.
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Instinct of the Turtle.
It has been observed that turtles cross the ocean from the Bay of Honduras to the Cayman Isles, near Jamaica, a distance of 450 miles, with an accuracy superior to the chart and compass of human skill; for it is affirmed that vessels which have lost their latitude in hazy weather have steered entirely by the nose of the turtles in swimming. The object of their voyage, as in the case of the migration of birds, is for the purpose of laying eggs on a spot peculiarly favorable.
It has been observed that turtles cross the ocean from the Bay of Honduras to the Cayman Isles, near Jamaica, a distance of 450 miles, with an accuracy superior to the chart and compass of human skill; for it is affirmed that vessels which have lost their latitude in hazy weather have steered entirely by the nose of the turtles in swimming. The object of their voyage, as in the case of the migration of birds, is for the purpose of laying eggs on a spot peculiarly favorable.
What sub-type of article is it?
Animal Story
Curiosity
Journey
What themes does it cover?
Nature
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Turtle Instinct
Ocean Migration
Navigation Accuracy
Egg Laying
Cayman Isles
Where did it happen?
Bay Of Honduras To The Cayman Isles, Near Jamaica
Story Details
Location
Bay Of Honduras To The Cayman Isles, Near Jamaica
Story Details
Turtles navigate 450 miles across the ocean with superior accuracy to human navigation tools; vessels follow their direction in hazy weather; the migration is to lay eggs on a favorable spot, similar to bird migrations.