Man and
Culture
At certain seasons
of the year great turtles come in
from the sea to deposit their eggs on tropical beaches.
They return to the sea immediately, leaving their eggs to
hatch in due time from the heat of the sun. Eventually the
little turtles emerge from their shells, push up through the
warm sand, and head for the sea. There, guided by a sure
instinct and WITHOUT ANY NEED FOR INSTRUCTION OR
LEARNING, they take care of themselves, seeking food where it
may be
found and avoiding the dangers which are everywhere.
Enough survive to maturity to maintain this species of
turtle
in existence.
