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The Reptile "Sexpocalypse": How Rising Heat is Rigging the Genetic Lottery

Name: The Reptile "Sexpocalypse": How Rising Heat is Rigging the Genetic Lottery
Uploaded: 2026-01-02T10:57
Channel: NBC Palm Springs
Description: Rising global temperatures are disrupting the natural sex ratios of reptiles that rely on temperature-dependent sex determination, leading to a critical shortage of mates. This biological imbalance poses a severe extinction risk, sparking debates over whether humans should intervene with artificial climate control to save these ancient species.

By: NBC Palm Springs

January 2, 2026

Temperaturedependent Sex DeterminationClimate ChangeReptile ExtinctionTSDBiodiversity2026Environmental InterventionSea Turtles

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