Sea turtles aren’t hatched underwater. Instead, what happens is a mama turtle makes her way to a sandy beach, digs a hole, and deposits a bunch of eggs — as many as 350! — then covers them with sand and heads back to her ocean home.
The eggs hatch about two months later, at which point the tiny newborn sea turtles, guided by instinct, dig their way out of the sand and shimmy their way into the water. It’s a beautiful gift of nature. It’s also derpy AF to watch in action.
This video gives you that unique opportunity. Watch as dozens of baby sea turtles excitedly derp their way to the end of the beach and let the lapping waves carry them off. It’s downright hypnotic, and a lovely way to spend three minutes. Read more…
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