Leatherback Sea Turtles By: Rheanna

Habitat Oceans near Africa Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans Might migrate hundreds or thousands of miles

Appearance Long flippers Leathery carcass 1,200 -1,500 pounds 6-8 feet Biggest sea turtle No claws or scales Green or black skin with white or black spots Skin is cut easily

Eating Habits Omnivores Can be poisonous because of diet Eats jellyfish, plants, and soft body sea animals

Behavior & Interesting Facts If mother feels in danger leaves nest If mother feels in danger leaves nest Eggs flexible Eggs flexible in nest in nest 7 weeks to hatch 7 weeks to hatch Predators: killer whales and tiger sharks Predators: killer whales and tiger sharks Second fastest sea turtle Second fastest sea turtle

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Resources African Savanna African Savanna http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/AfricanSavanna/ African Wildlife Gallery African Wildlife Gallery U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division Natural History Notebooks Natural History Notebooks Smithsonian National Zoological Park aturtles/deem.cfm Smithsonian National Zoological Park aturtles/deem.cfm aturtles/deem.cfm aturtles/deem.cfm Caribbean Conservation Corporation Caribbean Conservation Corporation Wiki Wiki

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