Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Loggerhead Turtle:
1.Loggerhead turtles navigate long distances using the Earth’s geomagnetic field, employing both a magnetic map and a magnetic compass.
2.They are found only in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea only .
3.The species is listed as Vulnerable under the IUCN Red List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Loggerhead turtles use the Earth’s geomagnetic field for long-distance navigation, relying on both a magnetic map for location recognition and a magnetic compass for direction.
  • They have a wide distribution across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, as well as the Mediterranean Sea.
  • The loggerhead turtle is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Source: Environment

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