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Loggerhead Turtle By Javiera Sanchez

Loggerhead Turtle By Javiera Sanchez. Classification and Description. Caretta caretta – named for oversized head Reptiles Shell- reddish brown, underbelly- pale yellow 253 lbs. (115 kg), 36 in. Biome. Habitat – warm oceans Beaches Greece, Turkey, Israel, Libya

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Loggerhead Turtle By Javiera Sanchez

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  1. Loggerhead TurtleBy Javiera Sanchez

  2. Classification and Description • Carettacaretta – named for oversized head • Reptiles • Shell- reddish brown, underbelly- pale yellow • 253 lbs. (115 kg), 36 in

  3. Biome • Habitat – warm oceans • Beaches Greece, Turkey, Israel, Libya • Migration – across northern Pacific • Most common in Mediterranean

  4. Life Cycle • Original birthplace, night, 120 eggs, 3-5 nests, 60 days • Carnivores • Conch, horseshoe crab, hard shell • 60 – 75 years

  5. Adaptations • Jaw • Shell – protects from predators • Water helps them breath • Webbed feet

  6. Reasons for Endangered Status • Incidental capture, climate change , pollution • Habitat loss • Collection of eggs • 44,560 left

  7. Conservation • Endangered since 1978, U.S. • Protected by laws and international treaties • U.S., Greece, Spain, and more • Adopt a turtle programs in place

  8. Fun Facts • Travel • Spots • Largest hard-shelled turtles • Official reptile of S.C.

  9. Resources • WWW.BUZZEL.COM • WWW.KIDS.NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC.COM • Harmen, Plouden. Turtle Tracks. • Jay, Lorraine. Sea Turtle Journey.

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