What can a mounted camera reveal about a turtle's hidden life?

Nature · Published 1 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Using specialized mounted cameras, wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan and a team of scientists track a turtle's journey to uncover surprising feeding behaviours and the urgent need for ocean conservation.

Part of the 2018 series 'Animals With Cameras', this footage captures the extraordinary discoveries made when cameras are placed directly on animals. The footage provides a rare look at turtle feeding habits while simultaneously highlighting the critical necessity of safeguarding our oceans.

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