Categories: All - tropical - appearance - location - diet

by Jasmyne Ness 11 years ago

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Sea Turtles

Sea turtles are a diverse group of marine reptiles, each species exhibiting unique characteristics and inhabiting various regions primarily within tropical and sub-tropical environments.

Sea Turtles

Sea Turtles Endangerment

Green Sea Turtle

Carnivorous
Tropical/Sub-tropical
Many colors for shell

Kemps Ridley

Crabs
Sub-tropical waters
Smallest sea turtle

Hawksbill

Sponges
Tropical waters
Beak-looks similar to the beak of a raptor

Leatherback

Jellyfish
Largest of all sea turtles
Tropical/Sub-tropical regions

Flatback

Australia
Flattened carapace
Squid, mollusks, soft corals

Loggerhead

Reddish-brown, large head
Florida
Crabs, jellyfish, mollusks

Olives Ridley

Appearance
Olive-colored shell
Location
Tropical regions
Diet
Jellyfish, algae, crabs, shrimp