Appearance and Behavior These turtles are known for their unique appearance and interesting behaviors. These majestic creatures come in various shapes and sizes, with different species having distinct characteristics. Some sea turtles, like the leatherbacks, are enormous and can grow up to seven feet...
Adult olive ridleys weigh about 77 – 100 lb (35 – 45 kg). The straight length of the ridleys averages 25 – 30 inches (60 – 75 cm). They have large head and circular shell. The undersides show yellow color while the overall body is grey to black. Young sea turtles are recogni...
Atlantic, and Pacific Oceans. It is thought to occur in the shallow lagoons or coral reefs where the turtle spends much of its daytime. The sea turtle rarely goes into the open water; it largely prefers shallow waters. Hawksbill turtles feed on sea sponges. ...
The green sea turtle is one of the largest sea turtles. It has a layer of green fat underneath its shell, which gives the species its name. (The namedoesn'tcome from the turtle's shell, which is usually dark brown.) Upon reaching adulthood, the green sea turtle becomes almost entirelyh...
Behavior Sea turtles may migrate long distances between feeding and nesting grounds and also stay in warmer waters when the seasons change. One leatherback turtle was tracked for over 12,000 miles as it traveled from Indonesia to Oregon, and loggerheads may migrate between Japan and Baja, Californ...
Because the turtle is one of the evolved animals that practice sexual reproduction, its mating behavior varies from species to species. Still, one consistent feature across all species is the lack of formation of mating pairs. As previously said, males and females of the species differ in ...
This lesson will introduce you to the big, beautiful green sea turtle. You will learn about their diets, their habitats, and the importance of protecting them. Green Sea Turtle Basics Surf's up! Green sea turtles are big and bulky, but they are right at home in their watery world. These...
The Kemp’s ridley and the closely-related olive ridley are the only sea turtles to exhibit this mass nesting behavior. They are also the only species that usually nest during the day. (The flatback will also nest during the day, but not as often.) ...
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This lesson will introduce you to the loggerhead sea turtle. You will learn about their diet, their babies, and where they live. You will also learn why they need to be protected! Loggerhead Features Loggerhead sea turtles are large reptiles that live in the ocean. ...