Other facts. Sea turtles can stay under water for up to five hours. The leatherback sea turtle has been recorded swimming as fast as 22 mph (35 km/h), according to the San Diego Zoo.

Sea turtles mate at sea, then come ashore on beaches to lay their eggs. Females dig a hole in the sand, then deposit their clutch of eggs (up to 100, in the leatherback’s case), cover it back up ...

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In honor of World Sea Turtle Day, let’s learn 10 amazing facts about these graceful swimmers and boost the profile of a precious, endangered creature. Temperature Gender Reveal ...

5.Sea turtles migrate great distances to nest and lay eggs on the same beaches they were hatched. Loggerhead turtles (pictured) hatched in Japan, for example, travel nearly 8,000 miles (12,875 km ...

Sea turtles, ancient creatures vital to marine ecosystems, face increasing threats from climate change and human activities. With lifespans up to 80 years, they help maintain ocean health by ...

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2. Jupiter has a 'turtle town' hotspot. Sea turtles, especially green turtles, like to huddle in an area between The Square Grouper and Dubois Park just west of the Jupiter Inlet.

With their protective shell, this now endangered species has survived mass extinctions and lives throughout the world – including as pets in our home. Here are some more fun facts about pet turtles.

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