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Loggerhead Sea Turtle

The loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) is a striking marine reptile known for its large, reddish-brown shell and impressive size, weighing up to 1,000 lbs. Found in all types of water, these turtles thrive in the warm waters of the ocean and migrate long distances. Loggerheads play a crucial role in marine ecosystems, but their populations are declining due to threats like fishing nets, pollution, and hunting. With a lifespan of 60-80 years and unique adaptations, such as strong jaws for shell-cracking, they need urgent conservation efforts to thrive.

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Loggerhead Sea Turtle

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  1. Loggerhead Sea Turtle By: Sam Bakerian

  2. Classification and Description • Carettacaretta • Family cheloniidae • Average 250 lbs heaviest 1000 lbs • Shells reddish brown

  3. Biome • Found in all types of water • Lives in sea • Splits territory in midnight zone • Migrates to warm waters

  4. Life Cycle • 500 born at one time • Reproduce every 2 to 4 years • Carnivore • 60 to 80 years

  5. Adaptations • Babies have strong jaws • Strong jaws to crack open shellfish • Shells lighter and more streamlined to ocean • Find way with magnetic sense

  6. Reasons for Endangered Status • Caught in fishing nets • Pollution • Hunted for shell • Populations gone down

  7. Conservation • 15,000 logger heads today • When caught goes through trapdoor called ted • needs preserves • Donate money

  8. Fun Facts • Stays submerged for long periods • Bits of shell missing from sharks • All turtles threatened with extinction • Can swim up to 15mph

  9. Resources • LoggerheadTurtledot.com • World of Reptiles Sea Turtles • HelpsaveLoggerheads.com • Under Sea Encounters Sea Turtles

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