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Leatherback Sea Turtle
Dermochelys coriacea
The Leatherback Sea Turtle is the largest of all living turtles and is distinguished by its lack of a bony shell, instead having a leathery, flexible carapace. This remarkable reptile can be found in oceans worldwide, ranging from the Arctic to the Southern Pacific. Leatherbacks…
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- Leatherback sea turtles can migrate more than 10,000 miles (16,000 kilometers) each year, making them one of the most widely traveled marine creatures.
- Leatherbacks are the only sea turtles without hard, bony shells; their carapace is leathery and flexible. They can dive deeper than 1,200 meters (4,000 feet), making them one of the deepest-diving marine reptiles. Unlike other reptiles, leatherbacks can regulate their body temperature to survive in colder waters.
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