Editorial: Nesting in reptiles: Natural and anthropogenic threats and evolutionary responses

nature, which are rarely attended by the mother. The success of this strategy focuses attention on nest site choice behavior – the last time the mother can inﬂuence oﬀspring, and thus, her own evolutionary ﬁtness. Our Research Topic involved a collection of 17 papers on the science of nesting in reptiles within the context of anthropogenic threats and potential evolutionary responses. Although our papers form a somewhat eclectic aggregation, they help funnel us toward a better understanding of reptile populations by providing valuable empirical data and relevant reviews.