http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Eretmochelys_imbricata.html

Hawksbill Turtle

Mackie Glashow

Tropical regions: Atlantic and PacificHard-bottomed and reef habitats (sponges) with masses of floating sea plants

Live up to 60 feet deep

Critically endangered

Consumed by: humans, sharks, large fish, octopi, and crocodiles.

Bekko in Japan – cabinets, door posts, mirrors, etc.

Nests are disturbed by dogs, humans, raccoons, and rats

Eat specific kinds of sponges

Sea Jellies, fish, marine algae, and other plants and animals

Omnivores

Prefer to eat in large groups with an abundance of brown algae

25-30 inches in size medium-sized compared to other turtles

Average weight in adults: 100-150 lbs

Live for 30-50 years

Young: heart shaped shell

Males: Brighter pigmentation, thicker

tail, longer claws

V Shaped Head (like a birds’ beak)

Swim in a bird-like fashion

2 Claws on each forelimb

How did they get their name?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Trp6SSaxUnU

See you in Belize!