Frequently Asked Questions About Sea Turtles
A Sea turtle is one of those amazing creatures that may look awkward on land but are truly elegant in the ocean. These majestic creatures live exclusively in the ocean. So, you will not see a sea turtle in a river or pond. These reptiles prefer a saltwater environment. There are 2 categories of sea turtles, they can be divided into leathery-shelled (scientific name-dermochelyid) and hard-shelled (scientific name-cheloniid). Most of them are on the endangered species list. Let’s learn some more about the sea turtle below.
How many Sea turtle species are there?
There are seven sea turtle species. They are enumerated below:
• Leatherback sea turtle (the only leather-shelled species and the largest sea turtle species)
• Hawksbill sea turtle (worldwide population)
• Olive ridley sea turtle (also known as the Pacific ridley sea turtle)
• Kemp’s ridley sea turtle (the rarest sea turtle species, also called the Atlantic ridley sea turtle)
• Loggerhead sea turtle (largest hard-shelled sea turtle)
• Green sea turtle (Also known as the Pacific green turtle or black turtle)
• Flatback sea turtle (native of the Australian continental shelf)
How long does a sea turtle live?
Sea turtles are notoriously long-livers. Their average life span is between 30 to 50 years. However, they have been known to live up to 150 years old. No one really knows why turtles live as long as they do. It’s a mystery for now!
Do sea turtles breathe underwater?
No, they don’t they need oxygen like most other reptiles. What makes a sea turtle so phenomenal is that it can hold its breath underwater for 4-7 hours. They come to the surface to get oxygen when they need to.
Where do sea turtles mate?
Sea turtles mate at sea. A sea turtle reaches sexual maturity between the age of 20 to 30. After mating, they come ashore to lay their eggs.
There is so much to learn about these ancient creatures. Yes, sea turtles have been around since the dinosaurs. We hope your interest has been sufficiently piqued.
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