Sea Turtles

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Facts About Turtles

There are from 250-300 turtle species.

Turtles are cold blooded. The largest turtle (leatherback)

can be from 4-8 feet long. The first turtle lived close to

185 million years ago.

Sea Turtle

Facts About Turtles Some turtles carry salmonella,

a bacteria, which is harmful to both turtles and humans.

Turtles should never be kept as pets.

Turtles do not have ears Turtles have favourite colours.

Leatherback Turtle

Sea Turtle

Sea Turtles

Turtles and Laying Eggs

All turtles lay their eggs on land. The temperature eggs are hatched

in determines their gender. Cooler weather usually produces

males. Females are produced in warmer

weather. After the mother hatches her eggs,

she covers them up and leaves them to take care of themselves.

Baby Turtles Leaving Beach

Sea Turtles

Sea Turtles! There are 7-8 species of sea turtles.

Green Sea turtles can hold their breath for 5 hours.

It is illegal to touch sea turtles in Hawaii.

Green sea turtles can swim up to 20 mph for short periods of time.

They can lay up to 200 eggs at a time.

Sea Turtles

Turtle FactsTurtles have no teeth.Have a good sense of touch, sight, and smell.

They have sharp beaks.

Sea Turtles

Sea Turtles

The Bullying of Sea Turtles

Turtles are victims of humans who bully them.

Many turtles have become extinct, or endangered due to humans hunting, and capturing them.

Their habitats (homes) are being destroyed by human bullies who disrespect them and litter on beaches.

The Bullying of Sea Turtles

The Bullying of Sea Turtles

Bullies dump excess oil and waste in their swimming waters which poisons them.

Bullies who fish, do not care if turtles become trapped in their nets or are injured by large fish hooks.

Some bullies take turtle eggs from nests to eat them.

The Bullying of Sea Turtles

The Bullying of Sea Turtles

How Global Warming can Affect Turtles

Global warming has been causing the earth to heat up. This is causing warmer temperatures.

Remember from earlier, the temperature at which the baby turtle is born determines their gender.

If temperatures continue to increase, only females will be born. This means there won’t be any new baby male turtles. It could possibly lead to the extinction of sea turtles.

Thankfully, for every bully in the world, there are humans who rescue and save turtles.These are heroes who protect turtles from bullies so turtles

can live free.

Who would you rather be?A turtle bully?

A turtle hero?

Rescued Baby Mud Turtle

Let Them Swim Free

The End!!!