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Bookmark or Share- Sea turtle - WikipediaSea turtles (superfamily Chelonioidea), sometimes called marine turtles, are reptiles of the order Testudines and of the suborder Cryptodira. The seven existing species of sea turtles are the flatback, green, hawksbill, leatherback, loggerhead, Kemp's ridley, and olive ridley.
- Green Sea Turtle - National Geographic KidsGreen sea turtles are the world’s largest species of hard-shelled sea turtle. While most individuals weigh about 300 to 400 pounds (136 to 181 kilograms), some can be as heavy as 440 pounds...
- Sea turtle | Description, Species, Habitat, & Facts | Britannicasea turtle, any of seven species of marine turtles belonging to the families Dermochelyidae ( leatherback sea turtles) and Cheloniidae (green turtles, flatback sea turtles, loggerhead sea turtles, hawksbills, and ridleys). Both families are highly aquatic, and most species only appear on coastal beaches for egg laying; however, the green turtle ...
- Sea Turtles | Smithsonian OceanOften considered the most majestic of the turtle family, the sea turtle is a large, ocean-going reptile known for its gentle nature and long lifespan. Swimmers, snorkelers and divers revel in seeing these stunning creatures glide by effortlessly through the sea.
- Sea turtles, facts and information - National GeographicSea Turtles. Scientific Name: Cheloniidae, Dermochelyidae. Diet: Omnivore. Average Life Span: unknown. Size: 2 feet to 7 feet long. Weight: 70 to 1500 pounds. Current Population Trend:...
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