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Sea Turtle
An ancient marine reptile that connects land and ocean.
Wildlife Explorer collectible · Sea Turtle
🐢 Meet the Sea Turtle
Discover how sea turtles live in the ocean, make long migrations, and return to land for reproduction.
🔎 At a glance
- Habitat: Tropical and subtropical seas and coastal areas
- Diet: Depending on the species, includes seagrass, algae, jellyfish, and other marine animals
- Activity: Day and night
- Characteristic: Adapted body for efficient swimming
🌊 Where does it live?
Sea turtles live in tropical and subtropical seas. Many species use different coastal areas during their life cycle.
🐾 How it lives
Females return to land to lay eggs. Adults can undertake long migrations between feeding grounds and nesting beaches.
✨ Special features of this animal
Sea turtles have existed for tens of millions of years and are exceptionally well adapted to life in the sea.
💡 Did you know?
- Females lay their eggs on land.
- Many species make long migrations.
- Sea turtles are reptiles and must breathe air.
🌿 Threats & Protection
Bycatch, plastic pollution, loss of nesting beaches, and disturbance are significant threats.
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