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Leatherback turtle
Dermochelys coriacea
FAU Biology Research Facility at Gumbo Limbo | Boca Raton | South Florida
The Leatherback turtle is the largest of all living sea turtles. It is also the only sea turtle to lack a bony shell. Leatherback turtle hatchlings are more delicate than other sea turtle hatclings and require even more specialized care in captivity. They are teathered by a swivel and fishing line to keep them from bumping the edge of the tank. Since they do not recognize boundaries; the hatchlings would simply end up hurting themselves by bumping up against the edge of the tank if left to swim free.
This image was taken under the supervision of turtle researchers from Florida Atlantic University. Please do not disturb sea turtles or their nests. Please help to support sea turtle research at the Nelligan Sea Turtle Research Support Fund.
This large alligator snapping turtle decided to cross our lead track, and after rolling over top of it, we stopped switching to check it out. She was fine, just taking a shortcut to the stream, probably looking for sites to lay eggs.
A lazy Sunday at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek, California.
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I have always been fond of frogs, snake, toads, lizards, and turtle. Box turtles top the list - they are a marvel - I love the way lock-down in their shell. This is an Eastern Box Turtle. I don't see these as often as I use to.
We made turtles today for project #1 of the new 9-week session of "pots for tots," a pottery class I teach for 3-5 year-old children with City of Tucson Parks and Recreation.
Turtles at Jungle Adventure in Christmas, FL.
These ones sit in a little space between the panther cages and the walkway.
I found this turtle heading into the Montgomery, AL Museum of Fine Art. and took him back to the park area.
taken last year. i found a baby turtle so i took it home and took some pictures of it (this is the best one) before bringing it back to the lake.
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Sea Turtles are ancient creatures. Some scientists say they are over 110 million years old, while others claim their lineage goes back 140 million years. They were here before the dinosaurs roamed the planet; and yet today, all species are on the IUCN (World Conservation Union) Red List meaning they are facing a high risk of global extinction. The United States Endangered Species Act (ESA) also places sea turtles species as endangered. In addition and unfortunately, scientists believe that leatherback sea turtles could be facing extinction in as little as ten years. Save the Turtles, Inc, stands humbled by these gentle creatures and works towards their survival.
Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Largest of all the hard-shelled sea turtles and as an adult, are the only species that are herbivorous.