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Introduction. Sea turtles are turtles that live in the world’s oceans. There are seven types of sea turtles: leatherback, green, flatback, loggerhead, hawksbill, Kemp’s ridley, and olive ridley.
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- Turtles belong to one of the oldest reptile groups in the world – beating snakes, crocodiles and alligators!
- These creatures date back to the time of the dinosaurs, over 200 million years ago – woah!
- Turtles are easily recognised by their bony, cartilaginous shell. This super-tough casing acts like a shield to protect them from predators – some turtles can even tuck their head up inside their shell for extra protection!
- Just like your bones, a turtle’s shell is actually part of its skeleton. It’s made up of over 50 bones which include the turtle’s rib cage and spine.
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Importantly, for each of the seven types of sea turtles, females and males are the same size, i.e. there is no sexual dimorphism. In general, sea turtles have a more fusiform body plan than their terrestrialor freshwater counterparts. This tapering at both ends reduces volume and means that sea turtles can't, as can other turtles and tortoises, ret...
Sea turtles can be found in all oceans except for the polar regions. The flatback sea turtle is found solely on the northern coast of Australia. The Kemp's ridley sea turtle is found solely in the Gulf of Mexico and along the East Coast of the United States. Sea turtles are generally found in the waters over continental shelves. During the first th...
It takes decades for sea turtles to reach sexual maturity. Mature sea turtles may migrate thousands of miles to reach breeding sites. After mating at sea, adult female sea turtles return to land to lay their eggs. Different species of sea turtles exhibit various levels of philopatry. In the extreme case, females return to the same beach where they ...
Hatchling green sea turtle in the sand photographed by USFWS Southeast"Manner in which Natives of the East Coast strike turtle". Near Cooktown, Australia. From Phillip Parker King's Survey. 1818.Sea turtles on a beach in HawaiiProtected nesting area for turtles in Miami, FloridaGreen sea turtles are the world’s largest species of hard-shelled sea turtle. These turtles are found nesting along the coastline of more than 80 countries, with the largest nesting...
Oct 19, 2023 · Sea Turtles 101. Sea turtles have existed since the time of the dinosaurs. Find out about the ancient mariners' oldest known ancestor, how certain adaptations may have helped the reptiles survive, and the conservation efforts being made to save these creatures.
Jun 16, 2023 · 8 Interesting Sea Turtles Facts for Kids. 1. Sea Turtles Can Live Up To 50 Years. Sea turtles have similar life spans to humans. While they typically live for about 30 years, some of these creatures live up to 70 or even 80 years! 2. Sand Temperature Determines the Sex of Sea Turtles. The eggs of marine turtles cannot survive underwater.
Green sea turtle facts for kids: learn all about these top turtles, with facts about the green sea turtle’s habitat, behaviour, characteristics and diet.
