Chelonia mydas
Fast Facts
- While most species of land turtles and tortoises are able to retract their heads into their shells for added protection, sea turtles are not able to do so.
- They can hold their breath for over two hours.
- They can be found in over 140 countries and they nest in 80 different countries.
- Temperature of the turtle’s egg determines the gender.
- They can live to be over 100 years old.
Range
Tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide
Habitat
Open ocean
Size
Up to 5 feet long, weighing 145-600 pounds
Nutrition
Underwater plants and sea jellies, crabs, sponges, snails and worms