These magnificent creatures come in all shapes and sizes and live in a number of different environments. But did you know these totally awesome turtle facts about our friends of the sea?
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Every year thousands of hatchling turtles emerge from their nests and make a break for the ocean. Sadly, only an estimated one in 1,000 to 10,000 will survive to adulthood.
Meet the Sea Turtles:
Sea turtles are among the oldest creatures on Earth and have remained essentially unchanged for 110 million years. They are reptiles that are remarkably suited to life in the sea, they can be found in all our oceans except for the Polar Regions.
The seven existing species of sea turtles are: the Green, Loggerhead, Kemp's Ridley, Olive Ridley, Hawksbill, Flatback and Leatherback, let’s take a closer look……
Six of the seven species of Sea Turtle are now classified as threatened or endangered due to human actions and lifestyles.
In this article, we explore the reasons why we should all care