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- The name of the order, Testudines (/ tɛˈstjuːdɪniːz / ⓘ teh-STEW-din-eez), is based on the Latin word testudo 'tortoise'; and was coined by German naturalist August Batsch in 1788.
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4 days ago · Deep Diving Adaptations. Leatherback sea turtles possess adaptations that enable them to plunge into the ocean’s depths with ease. Their ability to dive to impressive depths is facilitated by physiological and anatomical features that have evolved over millennia. At the heart of this capability is the turtle’s specialized respiratory system.
3 days ago · The leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), sometimes called the lute turtle, leathery turtle or simply the luth, is the largest of all living turtles and the heaviest non-crocodilian reptile, reaching lengths of up to 2.7 metres (8 ft 10 in) and weights of 500 kilograms (1,100 lb).
3 days ago · The loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) is a species of oceanic turtle distributed throughout the world. It is a marine reptile, belonging to the family Cheloniidae. The average loggerhead measures around 90 cm (35 in) in carapace length when fully grown. The adult loggerhead sea turtle weighs approximately 135 kg (298 lb), with the largest ...
1 day ago · A Kemp’s ridley sea turtle found stranded in the Netherlands is finally returning home. Nov 1, 2024 11:50 AM. PT. In October 2023, a young Kemp’s ridley sea turtle was found entangled in a net off the coast of the Netherlands — over 5,000 miles from her home waters in the Gulf of Mexico. She was named “Boeier” (pronounced boo-yare ...
4 days ago · A-to-Z list of all SDZWA Animal Fact Sheets, organized by common name and scientific name. Also browse by taxonomic group (Mammals, Birds, Amphibians & Reptiles, Invertebrates), or by SDZWA park habitat or Conservation Hub.
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4 days ago · Breeding cycle. Typically begin reproducing at approximately 20-25 years of age (Milinkovitch et al. 2012; Cayot et al. 2016) Reptiles typically reproductive throughout their lives (Paré and Lentini 2010) Mating typically toward the end of the wet season (Bonin et al. 2006) Corresponds with warm seasonal temperatures (Schafer 1982) Egg ...
3 days ago · Of the seven sea turtle species in the world, six can be found in U.S. waters. They are all listed under the Endangered Species Act. Learn about these fascinating creatures--what they eat, what the major threats are, and how they reproduce.
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