and females could choose certain nest sites to optimize hatchling
sex ratio
Water content affects sand temperature and could therefore be a factor that influences the selection of
warmer locations. Female turtles may also nest in dryer areas so as to
lower the risk of flooding. With regard to nest predation, the lack of parental care in turtles could complicate the detection of nest predation
risks, and be why this is not taken into account by nesting females.